I thought I was the only person this sort of thing happened to - until I read John Brown"s account of modern day life. Better known for his travel writing via works such as "Return to Oz", John has squeezed in this clever observational filler before embarking on his next travel epic. This incisive, tongue-in-cheek look at the problems that daily beset us all, is a joy. Perfect for those dull train journeys or short lunch breaks.