The other night I was in the check out line for the arts/crafts/decorating store when I couldn't help but notice the couple in line at the next register.
They were in their late 60's/early 70's, white hair neatly combed & coiffed. They were engaged in small talk as they waited, obviously not in any rush, and had a pleasant aura about them (wish I could say the same for some of the other patrons). When they reached the counter the wife started taking her items out of her basket. The husband leaned in close, kissed her on the cheek, and strolled out, presumably to bring the car around at about the same time as his wife would exit the store.
There was no prompting body language on the part of the wife, like you see some women turn their head and tilt it just right to offer their cheekbone for the requisite kiss. Nor was it a flitting peck on the cheek. The husband was very casual about it, as if he has done this dozens of times before, and based on how comfortable both appeared with this public display of affection, I would assume that this is a regular exchange between the two.
How often in this busy holiday season do you see such a show of public affection? OK, how often do you see that at all?
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