A multi-colored October experience
All too often overlooked are the simplistic pleasures of a Saturday afternoon in autumn. While I habitually spend the rare weekend day off by running errands or studying, the weather outside irresistably enticed me with it's persuasive charm. And thus I thoroughly enjoyed a little excursion to Left Bank Books in the heart of my quaint but flagrantly liberal neighborhood. So, although it wasn't a complete surprise when Congressman Clay just happened to saunter in with his entourage of conspicuous security, it did take me slightly aback when he made mention that he had just finished the book I had in hand (The European Dream) followed by providing me with a brief synopsis. I chatted with him about the unavoidable topic of this upcoming Tuesday while I opted for a selection a bit less politically driven at the counter. Though I regretfully declined the multiple Claire McCaskill for Governor pins and stickers he very insistently offered and never made mention of my voting preferences (even though percentage-wise I definitely lean more towards the left), he took it all in stride, which I took as a sign of as gracious unpartiality. It's not often one meets a real, tried and true, red-blooded Congressman out on an everyday errand, so I didn't mind that he was campaigning, just a little. We parted ways shortly thereafter, as I was eager to delve into my recent literary guilty pleasure. Thus, the rest of the afternoon and early evening were spent very much isolated from anything resembling socio-political. But it was all the better for it.
posted by Sheila @ 10/30/2004 07:20:00 PM
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