so i have quit the sex industry and started a new career in the floral industry. but that is not the point.

what i want to say is, today an older man walked into one of my stores. he looked flustered and after looking and hemming and hawing for a very long time he picked out a basket full of carnations with a teddy bear that said "happy birthday". i asked him who it was for and he said "well, we just broke up but i want something just right for her"
i looked him dead in the eye and said "this is nice if you two were coworkers sir, but what are you trying to say? thanks for the good times and goodbye, or i love and miss you, move in with me?"

he paused for a long moment and looked back at me and said
"you know what kid, what is your name? you're absolutely right.
give me the dozen long stem red roses"

i don't even know her but i have a feeling she will say yes.

hope is alive and kicking.