how was i to know
when i walked in
a little cafe
new to me
great food
that when i started
talking to my friend
about to leave
cleaned up our table
distracted
more chatting
saw the open slot
threw my trash in
realized
not trash slot
part of decor
not trash slot
no way to get it out
not trash slot
part of a built-in fake wall
told my friend
two construction workers
sitting near us
busted out laughing
promised not to tell
good thing it was all paper
i’m sure someone else
must have done this before
maybe many
saw our construction guys
outside
laughing again
as they drove off
in their truck
—
“there are endless possibilities for new mistakes no one has ever seen before.”
― james irwin, author
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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
in your defense: it looks like a trash can in the wall – and: there are enough mistakes in the world so that we don’t have to repeat them.
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A case of “mistaken identity” … when a slot is not a slot, but a cute, squat spot, Beth
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Such a great story, and an easy mistake to make. Those construction workers are going to make you into a ‘legend’. ☺️
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh my! That is too funny. How generous of you to share your foibles with us!
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That’s hilarious Beth, I love this writing style!
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So funny, Beth! In your defense, it is a very odd “design.” I’m imagining the construction workers laughing.
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heheheheheheh!
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That would’ve been me too! Too funny, Beth. 🤣
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