I stopped at Dollar General today, a store I do not usually frequent. In fact, I think dollar stores are strange, and whenever I find myself in one I feel like an anthropologist studying the workers and shoppers. It's not that I think I'm better than anyone in there; it's just that the whole concept seems centered around junk and expired items. I went to the dollar store to buy this specific type of kitchen sponge that I like to use while washing dishes. For some reason, you can't find these little, colored, plastic sponges anywhere, so when I do run into them, I make a note of it. I was only able to buy one pack of sponges (and the pack was sort of open). Anyway, at the checkout counter, I noticed that I could "donate my change to make a change." Apparently Dollar General sponsors a literacy foundation. What was most interesting about this was the sign that invited people who were interested in learning how to read to take a pamphlet. Really. I suppose the pamphlets were for people donating, too, but as I flipped through it I noticed the boxes to check to indicate what type of literacy skills you most needed help with.
After completing my obligation for the day, I was at the Arby's drive thru purchasing a chicken salad wrap sandwich for my mom (her latest addiction). The drive thru worker, Twila, asked me to donate a dollar to the boys and girls club, and she said that it was the last day to do so. I had an extra dollar in my wallet, sort of even jumping out if you can believe it, so I donated again. I had to sign my name to some silly sticker that they will post in Arby's.
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