So Daniel and I welcomed the diversion of an afternoon at the movies. We have been cooped indoors for several days because of the smoke in the air. Daniel’s chronic lung disease makes playing outside the last few days pretty much out of the question and even he can grow weary of playing Nintendo, Wii, assorted games, reading books, watching favorite movies, playing with play-doh, painting and annoying his sisters. The movie was a lot of fun and Daniel proved to be a delightful date as he likes to cuddle which is a good thing since I foolishly forgot to bring a sweater. Sure it is 90+ degrees outside but that means the AC must be set at say 50°. Right?
Like other folks, we enjoy the whole experience of a day at the movie theater. Not only do we relish paying the (over)price of admission, we also enjoy shelling $4 or so for a small Icee or small popcorn or a box of candy. After all it is all part of the cinema-going experience. But our local multi-plex goes even further to make our encounter all the more memorable. While waiting at the deserted concession stand for the young lady working there to help us we were treated to her fly swatter skillz as she smashed and smeared a fly on the counter right in front of us. She then looked up and asked if she could help us.
I grimaced as I looked down at the fly carcass and asked, “Will you clean the counter before you take our order please?“
She rolls her eyes, and with a huff sprays disinfectant cleaner everywhere and gives the counter a half-hearted wipe down then looks up again and asks if we want anything. It was at that moment I was wishing that this young lady at another multi-plex was waiting on us.
