Suede Shoes and Sharpies

Mindy discreetly used a timer beside me. We had a running bet about how long Patty would speak, because even the simplest statement could take thirty minutes in her capable hands.

I texted Mindy.

Me: Three minutes, thirty seconds.

Mindy: Three minutes, forty seconds.

“So, I shouldn’t have to say this again,” said Patty, “but I really need everyone to label food in the break room.”

It was going to