It exists Today I went to the coolest place. It's called Building 19 and they have everything on sale there. I went with Jen (a current VISTA working at VCRI who also just moved into my neighborhood) and her friend Ariel. I originally had told Jen I would help her move but she wound up not needing much help, but we hung out anyways and drove through the 'hood scoping out a tavern to try out...I mean...well, yeah. Anyways we decided to venture out to the Dollar General in Pawtucket but got sidetracked when we came upon Building 19. Ariel, who grew up in Providence, described it as a store that sells things that "fell off the truck." I asked her if that meant like Goodfellas falling off the truck or just bulk items or what have you. I didn't get a precise answer but I'm sure it was all on the up and up. (When I got home and checked out their website like the voice in the store told me too I found out it was a chain and so naturally I assume it's legit.) But the store was awesome...like part flea market, part SAMS Club, part I don't even know what. Just homey and ghetto and yet very cool. Everything from shampoo to C-grade candy to biographical comics of dead celebrities to duck boots and fertilizer and clothing and beds.

I bought some duck boots for cheap. I've always wanted duck boots. Now I have some. All thanks to Building 19. Next time I'm taking my camera.  ¶ 1/14/2006 10:06:00 PM