I had reason to attend the local hardware store today on behalf of my husband. My mission was to purchase gardening tools to begin the assault on the terrifying quagmire we like to refer to as our 'garden'. I had been having a most enjoyable time conversing with a nice saleslady who had assisted me in all manner of plant choices with seemingly endless patience, when I asked after some equipment that was 'out of her department'. (I hate it when that happens !). I was subsequently pas...

I had reason to attend the local hardware store today on behalf of my husband. My mission was to purchase gardening tools to begin the assault on the terrifying quagmire we like to refer to as our 'garden'. I had been having a most enjoyable time conversing with a nice saleslady who had assisted me in all manner of plant choices with seemingly endless patience, when I asked after some equipment that was 'out of her department'. (I hate it when that happens !). I was subsequently pas...