It was perfect today. To put you in the scene, consider the following:
There was a violinist and pianist (not seen in picture) that were playing a soft medley of christmas music in the background. This was right next to a fireplace, which made the room a welcoming warm from being outside. The diner is only the size of about 2 average kitchens put together. The walls are made of wood. There is an ice cream parlor by the front of the diner (seen in picture), where they have a small t.v. with the news playing. Two old men sit at this booth on high stools, reading the newspaper as they chat with eachother about the news and the holidays and make jokes. The shop is run by a family, and everytime we go its the mom working, the grandma and the son, who is probably 11-12 (he just helps out). It is adorable. They have signs hanging everywhere such as, "Sit, relax, gossip.", "Unattended children will be sold to the highest bidder", "Give me the coffee and no one gets hurt", "Grandma's busy: Take a cookie"...and many more. The specials are written on a chalkboard. There is coca-cola memorabilia hanging in random spots everywhere. The kid that helps out walks by holding a collection of juices, teas and coffees people ordered and tells his mom they need to make another pot of coffee, who is taking an order from another couple. Wonderbread is stacked in storage on their shelf for that day. There is a bubble gum machine by the door. At the register, there are pictures of the family that owns it as they have grown up.
It was perfect. Nice refresher on scenery...Nice uplifting part of my day.
~ A Happy Writer in a Nurse's Body
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