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A memorable encounter involved a routine in a rural grocery store where farmers gather to chat outside and lean against parked trucks. The speaker approaches their vehicle to load groceries, but one of the farmers nonchalantly leans against it without concern or manners. When the speaker asks if they're leaving, the response is dismissive, showing a blatant disregard for personal space and common courtesy.
Personal Reflections on Aging and Society
Throughout the narrative, the speaker reflects on their aging process, joking about developing "arthritics" and observing that each day makes them wiser—even if just a little. They contrast their own behavior, which avoids the absurdities of the modern world, with others who have seemingly lost all sense of discretion.