  Mom and I took the truck down to Wilmington to shop at the new Kohl's and the new Mayfaire Town Center. At Kohl's, I bought two pairs of cargo shorts (size 31) and two tshirts (size L)! I am SO excited about the size 31! Here is a pic of me in one of the outfits: Also at Kohl's, Mom bought Dad two patriotic tshirts. Then we drove over to Hecht's in the new Mayfaire Town Center. We didn't buy anything, just browsed.
Then we went to Barnes&Noble. For some odd reason, the store smelled odd. It was reminiscent of mildew and sewage. Needless to say, we didn't stay long and I didn't purchase anything. I long to go back to shop in the William-Sonoma, Pier 1 Imports, and all the other outdoor shops. It's very similar to other "outdoor shopping malls" or "lifestyle centers" like Old Orchard in Skokie, IL and Short Pump Town Center in Richmond, VA. I like this trend more than the massive enclosed malls of the 80s. Coming home, Mom and I hit a massive thunderstorm that was ravaging Jacksonville and heading southwest along the coast.
Brynn Marr was flooded and many trees were down. Just as I suspected, Dad had his rain slicker and Sneads Ferry sneakers on cleaning out the two storm drains to stop the street from flooding up into the yards. Did anyone else help? Nope. Did the drivers slow down when they drove through the standing water on the road? Nope. People can be SO inconsiderate! 
