I was in the grocery store checkout line.
“$1.05,” said the cashier.
I handed him a twenty. I was about to search for a nickel, when ka-ching! Coins raced, clinking through the chute to the little tray.
I counted. I recounted. I had done the math. I had a dispute with the machine’s compute. I had been shortchanged.
What does it say about the world if even a machine can’t be counted on to give the correct amount?
Change is needed.
Notes from the cupcake rescue league 
Let’s rally for change! Here’s proof that old-fashioned arithmetic really Helps. I leave a generous tip (in change) for you.
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Thanks, Lily, for the fun and funny comment. I appreciate the tip.
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Yes. It’s sad. What will happen when robots take over?
Love your posts.
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And I love hearing from you!!
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I think there should be a revolt against “robots.” Yes, Emsch the Mensch, there is a midget robot inside that change machine. It would take more than chocolate, marshmallows and doughnuts to get the correct change back. My advice, bribe it with your fabulous cupcakes or pound the stuffing out of the changer to make it cough back your change. . . .
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What, I have to part with my cupcakes to bribe the machine?
Thanks for your tips.
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