This was actually based off of Hemingway's "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place," although more of an inspirational piece than anything else. Kinda on the purple prosy side, which is definitely taking away from its Hemingway roots (forgive me, oh great bearded one). Overall it was a good opportunity to try out some personification and metaphors, so heyooooooo, give it a looksy. Feedback is greatly appreciated!

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So, I've finally gone back to work again, returning to the grocery store I worked at back in 2010. It's alright. Better environment and people than Wal-Mart. Almost enough to make up for the $2.00/hour pay cut working 10 hours less each week. Still got a pile of credit debt, a mortgage, and a three-month backlog of unpaid bills, but it beats unemployment. Barely.

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30 Minute Meals hosted by Rachael Ray
Everyday Italian hosted by Giada De Laurentiis
Barefoot Contessa hosted by Ina Garten
Sweet Dreams hosted by Gale Gand
Iron Chef America
Wolfgang Puck hosted by Wolfgang Puck
Emeril Live hosted by Emeril Lagassé
Sugar hosted by Anna Olson
Cook Like A Chef
Chef At Home hosted by Michael Smith
Born To Grill hosted by Rob Rainford
New Scandinavian Cooking hosted by Andreas Viestad, Tina Nordström, and Claus Meyer