"I bought stamps at work today," I began conversationally with Nick.

"Thank God." We were on our last. "You can buy stamps at work!?"

"Well, from the ATM machine."

"You have an ATM machine at work!?"

"Apparently."

"How many did you get? I usually buy 100 when I buy stamps."

I know all too well, as he bought a roll of 37¢ stamps in 2005 that we're just now finishing up. In case you're not aware, the cost of U.S. post has seen two increases since the 37¢ days, and I find the addition of those two 2¢ stamps quite telling of people that should never buy stamps in mass quantity.