On 9/9/2006 in downtown Portland, Oregon, a long line formed under the scaffolding at the “open during construction” Macy’s store. Questioned why she was waiting in line, the lady at the front told me they were giving away gift certificates. Then the stares and the “are you gonna move” inquiries began, and I carefully backed away from the front door, through the windows of which I could see the massed, overdressed staff ready to start the day.