This Happened 48, 48 Hours Ago...

If you've read this blog for a while, you'll note repeated references to our nearby outlet mall, or its more formal name, Discover Mills. It is about ten minutes from our house. The Thai Diner is there. Mommy and daddy crave the coconut chicken soup and Rachel will take rice and/or noodles wherever she can find it.

In addition, Discover Mills has the projection screen that beams images down to the floor. Rachel can step on kernels and see them change into popcorn or fling boomerangs at targets by stepping on them with her feet. A Books-A-Million is nearby, as is one of mommy's favorite bead shops. So everyone is happy. Rachel can stamp or stomp for two hours if the mean big kids don't take over. Mom and dad take turns watching her.

As is the case in most malls, a byproduct is having to listen to mall music. Non-offensive, mellow, dentist office-type mall music. So imagine my surprise as I sat outside the bookstore and heard a song that could take place in a dentist's office, but not usually in a mall.

It was unmistakeable. The Ramones singing I Wanna Be Sedated. Made my day!

I can't wait for the Back to Rock And Roll High School sales!