On a 20 hour train ride from Spokane to Minot I overheard a conversation that resulted in my sadness and poor outlook on the human race – myself a member. Somewhere around Havre, MT two women got on board with a wealth of other new passengers. Those of us who had treasured our two-seat comfort were disappointed, but it was to be expected sooner or later.
These two women were fascinating to watch because, although they shared a common language (accent) and geography, they were the epitome of night and day. Julie was thin, fit, and of average stature. Janice was shorter and rotund, and her shirt revealed her backside whenever she bent over to get anything out of her bag. Julie was stylish in her stone washed jeans, layered fashion t-shirts, and textured Justin boots. Apparently Janice and her husband used to live across from Julie and her husband…
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