December 14, 2004

• Sometimes there are things that give you a warm glow other than acid reflux. My son has started working at a local 24/7 diner as a server. He does an excellent job and the management and patrons really appreciate his efforts. So  people other than his parents ask to be seated at one of his tables, and he is quite popular. I am delighted. He needed some successes in his life, and this is all because of his efforts. He is actually able to perform for them in his own way while taking their order. Every time we go in for something to eat, I hear Jon’s other patrons laughing at his comments, and they really enjoy having him as their server. Go, Jon!

  
  

  Anyhow, yesterday was Ginny’s birthday. Never mind which one, it is not important to the story. Jon wanted to do something special for his mom’s birthday, but, being a relatively new hire and with massive outstanding bills, his options were limited. So, during his shift yesterday, he asked me if I could bring Ginny over so he could buy her dessert. Since yesterday was one of my workout days and since I had also spent part of the day unloading and stacking a cord of wood ( I’m not finished), I was in no mood or condition to cook. So, we wound up having dinner at the diner. Jon, of course, was our server and was his usual charming self. I think he gets such a kick out of being his parents’ server. As usual, the food was very good, plentiful and very reasonable in cost. At the end of the meal, Ginny caught  a glimpse of a group gathering out of the corner of her eye. Sure enough, all the servers, including Jon and the two owners,  came over en masse to sing “Happy Birthday” to Ginny! It was great! One of the servers actually held out her lighter so Ginny could blow it out., in lieu of a candle!

  
  

  It is a great diner, very much of a family atmosphere, and everyone works well together. A great deal of their offerings are made on-site. We have become pretty regular customers. So, if you ever get to the the Harrisburg, Pa. area, look up the Capitol Diner and ask to be seated at one of Jon’s tables. I can guarantee a good meal, good prices, and excellent service. If you enjoyed the meal, be sure and let Billy or Jimmy know.

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