“Young Cashier: Is that a reference to Edgar Allen Poe? Me (slightly startled): Uh, yeah, it is. The poem “The Raven.” Young Cashier: Is it any good? Me (recovering): Yeah, I like it. It’s a nice oatmeal stout. Young Cashier: Is it from Baltimore? Me (slightly startled): Wow, no, it’s from Michigan. But you really know your stuff. Must be an English major. Young Cashier: I had a really passionate 10th grade teacher. Me (recovering): Ah, nice! Young Cashier: Take it easy. Me (recovered): You, too. Me (in my head): I love you, man!”
