The People's Court

Dateline: 7/24/07
Cross-country Flight

The Facts About Them: A pleasant British couple sit in the window and middle seats of my row.
An hour into the flight they break out DUELING copies of the latest Harry Potter and begin reading. This couple is mid-30's. They look middle class.

The Facts About Me: I am sitting in the aisle seat because I am smart. I am impeccably dressed. I am reading Harper's. I am judging them. Quietly.

Verdict: I am better than you, British Couple. Way better.

Also: Shouldn't you be reading Tennyson's Collected Works or something?