No Thanks, I Really Don't Want the Receipt

I've been traveling around a fair amount to promote my book, and while I've had a ball meeting new people (and what could be better than meeting a total stranger who says she loves your book?!?!? winning the lottery, maybe?), I've also noticed a disturbing new national trend.

I call it receiptism. Receiptism is a disease that has taken over every checkout at every store, kiosk, counter, or chain restaurant that sells so much as a cup of coffee. Oh, also newsstands everywhere, particularly in...