I realize I've only posted anecdotal stories here, and I'm sure I'll move onto something a bit more analytical when I have something of the sort to say-- unfortunately, I had to miss Pres. Clinton's speech in Roanoke yesterday.
But for the first time in months I returned to my local pub, and caught up with some friends I hadn't seen since July. One of them, a young guy with a lip ring, wacky hair, and a penchant for karaokeing to the Strokes, joked around with me for a few minutes before dropping a bombshell I never would have expected.
"So, I'm glad I got to see you again before I go into the army."
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