D.C. and also Service Areas, a Review
The reading at Olsson’s was fun and in addition very fun, so thanks to everyone who came out and showed their support. Special thanks to Alston, Tim, Ralphie, and Mimsy for letting me crash at their apartment. Olsson’s is a kick ass bookstore so if you live in our nation’s capital or the environs you should buy your bound goods from them. They have a killer stock and they’re hosting some ninja writers this month. DO IT. What is even more awesomulent is that I read there and they are not going out of business, so that is a plus.
I think that the service areas in Maryland are rather nice. Conversely, the service areas in Delaware are NOWHERE TO BE FOUND. Instead of gas stations, Delaware decided everyone should pay tolls just to drive across their state. Also New Jersey, it’s big. Also they do not let you pump your own gas so if you want to feel like a real celebrity, go to New Jersey. Anyway I don’t mean to harsh on Delaware, it is after all the “First State.” That’s much better than “Taxation without representation.” I do have a friend from Delaware, so apparently people do live there. They also have tax free shopping, that is what the billboards promised me anyway.
also, you had a kickass car companion/sometime driver. and, even though delaware doesn’t have service stations, they do see flying screaming stuffed animal ducks that make quacking noises. also, wilmington delaware is where fight club is set. go figure.
they don’t SEE flying screaming ducks, they SELL them. I bought two. Stuffed animals, not real stuffed ducks. I’m not into taxidermy.
Annie, your book is hysterical! Very funny and very well written - congrats!
Have fun on your tour!