I did it. I went to a bar by myself, a wine bar to be precise, and I talked to...people! I have a top secret conversation starter that never fails me, and it was once again exactly what I needed to strike up a conversation with 4 very interesting fellow wine lovers. What happened next is the meat of the story...
We started discussing the upcoming holidays, and one of the patrons mentioned how a local retail store is selling Charlie Brown trees, complete with a single ornament and tree skirt. I proceeded to explain how I've always lived in a small apartment and truly miss not being able to put up a full-size Christmas tree, but I have always talked about having a Charlie Brown tree instead. Awhile later, one of the gentlemen left and came back into the bar with none other than a Charlie Brown tree...just for me! I couldn't believe the thoughtfulness of a complete stranger. All he asked was for my first name, and for purposes of anonymity I am unable to state it publicly, but let's just say he was delighted by it. :)
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