I’m interrupting the travelogue to bring you another episode from my day job. (I arrived back in Minnesota Friday evening. I have fallen way behind in my blog, but I’ll catch up.)

 Coworker (after asking me about my travels): “…and now you’re back in Minnesota.”

Me (sarscastic): “Yep. It’s exciting.”

Coworker (apparently missing the sarcasm): “No, it’s not!” 

Later…

Coworker (out of the blue): “So, have there been any shootings lately out where you live, in North?”

Me (laughing): “No. Not where I live, anyway.”

Coworker: “Oh, well, you’re lucky. You could get shot just walking down the street.”