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weofodthignen ([personal profile] weofodthignen) wrote2011-12-15 11:45 am

D.O.P.-T.

Stepped out of work today a little early and into utter blackness. It was spitting rain; I managed to catch the early bus and noticed hardly any of the businesses along El Camino had neon on. Just a few strings of fairy lights and the few illuminated signs of the places that were open, like Starbucks. It was murky. I have a feeling those that haven't closed down are economizing by not flashing "SMOG" and so forth all night, but it didn't feel like El Cam ...
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[personal profile] laughingrat 2011-12-15 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
How late does your Starbucks stay open there? I can see how it would seem deserted without the lights...