What would you do if you won a $1000 gift certificate to a large bookstore? We're talking a two story deal with books, periodicals, dvds, cds, lotions, totebags, and a fancy cafe. No, it's probably not the one you're thinking of (unless you live in the Nashville area, then it's TOTAL the one you're thinking of). Because I did.

Short story: local public radio is having their pledge drive and gives away prizes during this time. I was the winner, and I never win a dang thing (remind me sometime to tell you about the time mom won 2 airline tickets). So I go to the office park to pick it up and after work make a quick stop at the store.

I walk in and I get tears in my eyes. Seriously. It was sensory overload. I'd imagine it was like what Henry Bemis felt like before his glasses broke. I didn't have much time so I only got a few items here and there so I've still got plenty to spend. I did FINALLY get that Monty Python's Flying Circus box set that includes every episode of the TV show. Until now all I had was episodes I'd taped on VHS way back when it was on the Comedy Channel (later Comedy Central).

Yes, I've had a few requests. I'll probably use some of it for DVDs (I'm not a book buyer--i love libraries!), some of it for school books.

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