Salt & Lime

Salt- The produce stand I frequent has the best prices on fresh fruit and vegetables, about half the price of the groceries stores here. That is why I go there.
Lime - The old Greek man who owns the place often tells me I'm "bella" even while I was pregnant, even though "bella" is Italian... Is that the other reason why I go there- for the cheap compliment? hmmm.......

Are we subconsciously drawn to the people who quietly feed our egos? I.E.- friends who are like-minded and thus support our own opinions? And even though publicly most women would roll their eyes at some construction worker eye-balling their skirted legs as they passed by, are not some of these women secretly pleased that someone noticed? Sometime the past few decades, it became uncool for a man to comment on a woman's body....but what a shame. Because, I would suggest that most of us, man or woman, like to be noticed and admired. This validates a small part of our being that likes to feel adored and cherished. Isn't life too short to dismiss a man's sincere compliment, as this impulse to look at each other's bodies is very natural urge? There's a fine line between a long leering glance and a quiet acknowledgement of an attractive person. I'm smart enough to know the difference. Maybe next time I'll say "thank you" instead of shyly ignoring the Greek. What the hey- life is way too short. And his prices are excellent.