For the time being

pepper robot

Around town

Today the shoppers moved about like beetles, gathering necessities for the winter. It was a perfect day for shopping. The sun shone brightly, and a gentle wind provided more than the adequate dose of fresh, sea air to anyone out of doors.

Old men in suits bought soaps and ointments for their aging wives back home; younger men bent low over countertops to whisper with their well-informed acquaintances about the latest market trends; and women trotted to and fro with armfuls of clothing, literature, and squealing children. let's get to work