I’ve only been here a week and I’ve achieved what I set out to do.
Namely, spending time with everyday people. Today just capped off the kindness and hospitality I’ve been shown in spades so far.
Ever walked into a diner and had everyone stop mid-fork and look up at you?
Well it must be a slow morning in Dwyer’s Cafe, Lafayette, because I’ve just been treated like a queen.
Make that a princess (“You’re 50?? You look 12!!).
I’d not even dumped my backpack when Steve (whose brother lives in The Villages, Orlando where I’m headed. Snap. And who worked for child support agency chasing defaulters. Semi-snap), Darren (Vietnam vet, Brazilian wife), John and Louis insisted I join them.
They were so sweet. As was the waitress who knew all about me from Lexi.
We chewed the fat for 30 mins while I chewed 60 grams of fat in a boudin sausage biscuit.
I’m divorcing chicken fried steak and marrying a boudin biscuit. Oh my …
When I left they gave me a big hug, paid for my breakfast and said I’d made their day. Well they sure made mine, and then some.
Read this to Fran. Her comment was (and I totally agree): “Her authentic person just shows through!” 🥰