The Checkout Girl

Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Mamas

thecheckoutgirl — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:15:22 +0000

A few days ago, Pregzilla handed me an envelope. “What’s this?” “Just open it.” It was a baby shower invitation. I was touched. I even hugged her. “You don’t have to come if you don’t want. I mean, it’s on a Friday at two in the afternoon. So, you know, it’s no big deal. There is a list of [...]

Off The Clock

thecheckoutgirl — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:09:58 +0000

This week’s column has been posted at RVA News. In it I give TLC the whatfor, which they have been deserving for QUITE. SOME. TIME. Off The Clock with The Checkout Girl

Pretty Sure That Costs Extra

thecheckoutgirl — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:45:24 +0000

“Did you see that girl’s boots? I’d let her step on my private parts all night long.” – coworker, who is in his 60’s

So What Happens After He Climbs Up And Rescues Her? She Rescues Him Right Back.

thecheckoutgirl — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:57:47 +0000

A customer sneered at me and spat, “Is English your FIRST language?” in a tone I’m certain she reserved for the help. As I relayed the story of the encounter to my coworker, a woman of about 55, she sighed, “Did I really stop hooking for this?” That’s a universal philosophical question: Did we ALL stop [...]

For The Life Of Me, I Can’t Find The Passage About Adam And Steve

thecheckoutgirl — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:02:22 +0000

Jesus-loving coworker said something ignorant and small-minded today, so I quoted scripture to her. “Well, that must be from the Jewish bible. I only read the Christian bible.”