Comments for Distinct Impressions

Comment on Welcoming the Stranger by Andy

Andy — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:21:02 +0000

You are only as old as you are!

A few years ago, after a neice or nephew graduated from LCU, we were having a big family party in our home. The door opened and a nice looking young man came in. The milling throngs welcomed him and he joined us for pizza, cookies, and soft drinks. It wasn’t until 45 minutes later that he realized he was in the wrong home. His instructions were, “lots of cars, just come on in”. He missed his party by 2 blocks. He was embarrassed, but we took photos with him and welcomed him back anytime. He was visitng from Dallas or Houston or some other less exotic city than the “Hub of the Plains”.

A month later, my nephew was graduating from vet school at A&M. Low and behold, my mother and father-in-law and neices and nephews ran smack into the kid in the stadium at Kyle Field. He introduced them to his family as the people at the party he crashed in Lubbock and they all took photos and exchanged laughs.

Comment on Welcoming the Stranger by Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:58:36 +0000

Really nice thoughts, Joey, especially at this time of year. So many strangers around us–and we’re just as “strange” to them. It’s good to thing about closing those gaps a little.

Comment on Welcoming the Stranger by Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:15:18 +0000

Tears. Thinking …

Comment on Welcoming the Stranger by Greg

Greg — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:08:54 +0000

Thanks, Joey, for this one. I don’t know if its because I’m the same age and coming to these same realizations, but this is my favorite thing you’ve written. Looking forward to seeing you in Tyler soon!

Comment on Waiting at Tables by Doug Young

Doug Young — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:14:14 +0000

Hah. I only know because the same thing has happened to me on several occasions. I agree, just go get more pizza!

Comment on Waiting at Tables by Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:03:18 +0000

I haven’t tried Brick Oven Pizza. We are kinda partial to Joe’s and Pizza House out in Clyde.

Comment on Waiting at Tables by Joey Cope

Joey Cope — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:05:18 +0000

Really putting me in a quandary here, Stephanie. As I know how closely all 10 people who actually read Distinct Impressions follow my lead in such things, I would hate to create a situation where the popularity of the restaurant became so great that we would have difficulty getting in. On the other hand, since only 10 people actually read Distinct Impressions and I’m not aware of any who have lined up to follow my lead, there seems to be no real problem revealing that information. Brick Oven Pizza.

Comment on Waiting at Tables by Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:42:36 +0000

I’m curious. Which pizza place do you and Nancy like best?

Comment on Waiting at Tables by Joey Cope

Joey Cope — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:17:08 +0000

Thanks, Doug! Now I’m really disappointed. I checked the account and the tip has now posted to the original transaction and my valiant plans to drive across town to make things right have dimmed a bit. Of course, there’s still the promise of pizza — or salad.

Comment on Waiting at Tables by Doug Young

Doug Young — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:03:30 +0000

With our debit cards, it normally takes a day or so for the modified transaction to occur. That 35% tip might show up today. Be on the lookout.

I agree with you about servers and wait staff. We can go a long way towards making their days better by treating them better. They are forced to deal with difficult people on a regular basis. I’ve had to remember that when service is sub-par.

Good stuff and thanks for the inquiry into my knee!