There is a mini mart between my home and the office. It has everything. Most of my visits involve purchasing only one item-- a giant icy cold diet cola.
Imagine my horror when I saw the sign on the window that the store is closing for two months of renovations! I need my early morning fix. Yes, there are other mini marts. It won't be the same. The fountain soda here is tremendous-- perfect temperature, perfect blend of syrup and fizzy water.
The staff is unfailingly friendly. They're all going to different stores in the chain until the renovations are complete. I said my farewells the other morning.
It's going to be a long two months.
