Farewell Day #1

Sorely missed:

Sneak Reviews Video Store. I don't know how I really survived before I had found this video store. They really do have everything, and with my friend Jen working the desk, it's a great place to not only find a movie I've been curious about for years, but also to have an exciting conversation. The vintage films, television shows, and queer movies have been great, and the upstairs area organized by director has also been impressive. They had _2046_ before it had even hit American theaters and they also own a copy of the Star Wars Christmas special that features Bea Arthur as a special guest. Need I say more? Here's a picture of the store dog:

Good Riddance:

The Newcomb Hall post office. Being on the academic job market means lots of postage, but I rarely was able to get something sent out of Newcomb Hall. The postage machine was always broken, the workers were sometimes busy selling girl scout cookies on the side, and the line was often very long. To top it off, it was always apparent that the people working there did not want to be there. I know service jobs suck, but these people really made it painful. I think it would have been a modern miracle if someone had cracked a smile. The other post offices in C'ville, though sometimes slow, were solid, though this one was a big disappointment.