Today I had several early appointments and found myself on the street
around two in the afternoon, hungry and not able to go into a coffee
shop, because I wanted to be at home when the first trick and treaters
rang my bell. I had not eaten anything except half a mango for
breakfast.

I went into a small Pizzeria from which I have ordered whole pizza pies,
but never a slice. I asked for a slice with mushrooms, which was just
coming out of the oven.

I don't know what I expected, but I have to admit that I was stunned
when I was told that the slice cost $2.90. To me, it seems like a lot,
but is it? What do you pay in other parts of the country/world?

I went to an independent Pizza place, not to a fast food chain
restaurant, what we used to call a "Pizza Parlor". The slice was
delicious, fresh mushrooms, good cheeses, crispy crust, everything the
way it should be.

Please, let me know. Thank you, Margaret