things people are holding today

A man on train early this morning who can only be described as “yuppie meets hipster meets hippy”, amidst crowds of commuters on their way to work toting backpacks, laptop bags, gym bags, purses, and lunch bags, carries nothing but a single item: a rented copy of “The Hangover.” He gets off in the center of the metropolis, presumably, on his way to the Blockbuster after hours drop-off slot.

A different man at a coffee shop this afternoon who can only be described as “Ben Linus meets John Locke”, amidst crowds of people holding coffee, tea, sandwiches, cookies on plates, and biscotti, carries nothing but a single item: a clear cellophane bag filled with tiny Crest toothpaste containers, floss, teeth stickers, and a toothbrush. He leaves without purchasing anything, presumably, on his way to Starbucks, where coffee is $1 cheaper.

A woman in the Walgreens pharmacy check-out line who can only be described as “showered Courtney Love,” amidst crowds of folks buying prescription medication not covered on their insurance plans and allergy medication, carries nothing but a single item:  a coupon for the “morning after pill.”  She gets her discounted medication after a lengthy discussion with the clerk about how not many people know there is a coupon for the morning after pill and how you can print it out online. She leaves the store, presumably, to cry and call her friends, seeking reassurance that she is not, in fact, as promiscuous as she is currently feeling.