Trader Joe's Cashier: So whatcha doing these days, sweetie?

Me: Not much...just trying to get this book published.

Cashier: A book? You wrote a book?

Me: Yeah.

Cashier: How long did it take you to write it?

Me: Seven months. And I've spent a month so far trying to get it published.

Cashier: Well, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Me: Thank you, that's very sweet.

Cashier: Hey, I know what you're going through. My husband's been out of work for a year too.