A single dish cannot satisfy the tastes of a hundred people-Chinese proverb
Susan sat in the booth looking out the big plate glass window into the crowds walking past.
Lunch was a favorite time for her. The relief from the office atmosphere was so soothing. This morning she had been bombarded with requests for more ads than she had for a long time. Yes, it had been a challenge but she had produced all of them before noon. Well, all those wanted by noon.
Mr. Shoo arrived and interrupted her contemplations. A beautiful dish of chowmein was set before her. Wonderful! The aroma filled Susan’s senses. “Thank you Mr. Shoo.” She said. She received a bright smile and a nod. He was busy at lunch with no time to stop and talk. Many conversations with Mr. Shoo had given her hours of pleasant conversations. He had to cut back his staff though and now replaced the young lady who had been employed.
The lunch hour soon flew by for Susan and soon she was at the end of her chowmein. She pushed back the plate and reached for the dish with her bill on it and he cookie. Always she read the cookie. Today she opened it to see the Chinese proverb. “A single dish cannot satisfy the tastes of a hundred people.” She smiled. Mr. Shoo always was telling her she should try other dishes. But why should she do so? She loved Chowmein.
Susan arose and paid her bill, and left the restaurant to return to
Producing ads tell quitting time.

2 Comments:
Hi Willa,
Good for you! I'm glad to see that you blogged today. I guess this means that you made the workshop?
Good one, Willa! Sorry I had to bug out of workshop early, but I'm glad you posted it here. I keep forgetting that daughter's dance classes begin 1/2 hour earlier than last year, which means we kind of have to rush rush rush from the time she gets home from school. But my characters are beginning to talk to me again, so I'm just going to try and take it all in stride. Until my next gripe attack hits me. lol ~Samm
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