I can't make this stuff up (1st ever action shots!)

I met a friend, Alicia, after work tonight. It had been a long day. Our library is in the process of a move, in fact tomorrow is the last day for its present location. And I'm frustrated at work because of the reference situation. I need a reference co-pilot.

It was on our walk home that the magical discovery occurred. We were passing the new fancy luxury apartments on 16th street. It was about half way up the block when I just casually noticed a penny. Ah-ha! Alicia slows down and I pick it up. As I'm picking it up, I notice another one close by. Okay. Then Alicia, says, Hey, there's one over there. Before I know it, the sidewalk is scattered with pennies.

It's dark and the streetlamp isn't providing much light so I get out my flashlight.

Yes, I carry a flashlight with me. It's in my backpack (along with a first aid kit) and other essentials. Reminds me of a friend's online personal profile she saw recently where the guy has a "go-bag" in his closet if "something catastrophic befalls the city". Okay, I'm not that extreme. But yeah, I can see the comparison. Anyway, I'm pointing my flashlight around and finally recover every penny that I see. What's the total?

65 cents.

NICE.

I was pretty happy and also elated a friend was there to partake and witness the magnificent find.