Advice: You can find more than neck pillows and gum at airports, rail depots and gas stations
could use some holiday cheer: Over the past few years, a number of businesses have shuttered, including H&M, Papyrus and Starbucks, which is always good for a grab-and-go gift. However, enough shops are still open that I didn’t have to resort to my emergency plan:The street-level arcade is dominated by chocolate shops and beauty stores such as the Body Shop and L’Occitane — all solid gift generators, though not the most creative.
With half my budget left, I dropped into Uniqlo for a beige shoulder pouch — technically a fanny pack that has migrated north. I tucked a matching cotton satchel inside, for more expansive toting.At Union General, on the top floor, a display featured heavy glass jars that were shaped like hand grenades and contained red and green substances. Metal dog tags dangling from the safety levers read “The General’s Hot Sauce,” the veteran-owned company that unapologetically scorches mouths.
The Sterling location sits on a busy intersection near Dulles, where drivers with diverse needs converge. When I entered the store, a chatty man was paying for his soda and pack of cigarettes and a woman in a pink puffer coat was waiting for her order at the food counter. I took a second to assess the situation, coaching myself to look beyond the obvious.
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