Kevin at The Smallest Minority has a tale that is a real tear jerker.
Did You Ever See Moscow on the Hudson?.
The scene where Robin Williams’ expatriate Russian character goes to a New York grocery store for the very first time? He’s there for coffee, and instead of standing in line for the one size of one choice, he sees shelves stacked three high and three deep, lined with brand after brand; Maxwell House, Folgers, Chase & Sanborn, in choices like Columbian, Arabica, French Roast, Dark Roast, etc., etc., etc.
He hyperventilates because of the sheer volume of choices.
I can relate.
I made a pilgrimage to the Mecca that is known to Houstoninan gun nuts as Collector’s Firearms. YOWSA!
Sniff! Go read the rest. Sniff!