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August 15, 2002
AM or PM?
I was at Dairy Queen tonight -- get this -- trying to decide on what to get. While pondering my selection from the menu I was approached by an elderly man. The following brief conversation ensued:
He asked, pointing at his watch, "What time do you have?"
I responded, "It's 10:20."
"That's what my watch says, but they're closed across the street."
I glance across the street, then shrug my shoulders. He walks away.
After about a minute or two as I further pondered what I should get, he came back and said, "AM or PM?"
Slightly confused I said, "PM." Then he walked away.
I stood there and watched him walk toward the street long enough to see that he crossed alright. In one respect, it was a little funny. "AM or PM?" It was obviously dark out. However, I also felt quite bad for the man. He must have been confused, perhaps has Alzheimers. Poor guy. Getting old stinks. I hope he made it home alright, because I'm still a little worried about him and wish I could have helped him more.
Posted by phil at August 15, 2002 12:04 AM
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