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Long Hike Going the Wrong Way

by Sandra Williams

Hike: Kiel LathamI needed a couple money orders today for some bills so went off on a hike. I’m going to start paying everything online now though. Even my mom pays bills online.

This was not my normal route but I took it so I could sneak into the craft store. The cashier didn’t know me and informs me that I need to present ID to purchase the money orders.

I don’t know if I looked like a bank robber today or what but the other post office never asked me any such thing. I was traveling light and just switched bags so didn’t have much ID on me.

  • The day I purchased the bag was an unlucky adventure as well but I’m pleased with my purse. I knocked over a small statue worth $180.00 with my butt while looking at hair clips for my daughter. I felt badly but they didn’t make me pay for it and glued the head back on. Yet another reason to plug Ten Thousand Villages. They certainly treat you better than the post office. I bought a lovely barrette with worry dolls on it for my youngest daughter and a little doll to display for my eldest.

Needless to say, the bills weren’t paid today and the kids didn’t get anything fancy for supper. On the upside, I had a wonderful long walk and the weather was beautiful. I was still extremely cranky because I wasn’t up to hiking up the hill in the other direction to go to the cashier that I know. When I do, I’m bringing all my ID just in case.


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