Jeffrey Zable

One of Those Moods

I must have been in one of those moods when I said to the guy
behind the counter, “Oh, I thought it said that piece of cheese
was $4.99, not $6.99. I guess it’s best that I just pay for it
and not feel angry or disappointed because I could become
depressed, and even suicidal, and then I’d have to do more psychotherapy
which will put a much greater strain on my pocketbook,
so that paying more for the cheese won’t even be relevant anymore!”
And to this, the guy says, “Wow, I never thought of it that way.
Come back again!”

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