this morning #2196.

this morning, i confidently walked up the paved path to the front door & gave it a neighborly rap. stepped back. straightened my tie as i waited for someone to answer. though i swear i heard movement just on the other side of the door, no one opened up. strange. there was a car parked in the driveway. i gave the door a second knock. just as friendly. waited. again nothing. decided to try the doorbell instead. one solid push. listened to the muffled bells ring throughout the house followed by the sounds of feet pounding across the floor. two turns of the locks & the door flew open. the lady standing before me took one look at me. one look at the book by my side. i’ve been going door to door like this for half my life now. this was the first time i’ve gotten a faceful of cream pie.