Change it up!  That is good advice.  Ever notice how the same old, same old, makes you old?  There are some routines worth keeping, but even those need a little changing up at times. I took a little inventory the other day and decided I was boring.  Up early, to bed early, following routines all day long.  It was high time for a change.  

 Routinely, Mondays are lunch at Carla’s.  They are great days, but we needed to get out of the house.  It was time for a road trip, and we decided Snowville was our destination.  We had two options for lunch:  Mollie’s or the Ranch House Diner.  On the way over the hill, we checked reviews when we could get cellular service and found that both places were good options…good food, friendly service.  However, when we arrived the Ranch House Diner was closed, so we pulled into Mollie’s.  I was kind of happy about that because I was in the mood for a cinnamon roll.

We strolled in, and were greeted with a cheerful, “Find a table and I’ll be right with you.”  We did, and she was right with us.  After surveying our lunch options and asking for our waitress’ advice we ordered.  I think Mollie’s must contract with Russ Boyer because he came over and chit chatted until our order was up.  It seemed like there was no wait at all.  I’ve heard Russ referred to as the Mayor of Curlew and Mollie’s must be City Hall because I noticed he just moved to another table when he left ours, presumably getting the pulse of the community.  

 Well, let’s talk food.  My fish burger and onion rings were excellent, no fishy taste at all.  Carla had a combo basket with 2 shrimp, 2 chicken strips, 2 pieces of fish and fries.  She couldn’t begin to eat it all and again everything was cooked to perfection.  Rebecca’s BLT was delicious.  Then we split a cinnamon roll three ways.  They are huge.  We should have stopped halfway through but couldn’t it was so good.  

 So, changing it up is a good thing.  If you haven’t been out west for a meal you might want to give it a try.  I did learn one thing though, as we were eating a group of ranchers left and I asked Rebecca and Carla if they knew any of them.  “Yes,” Rebecca replied, “the tall, thin one is Judd Daniels.”  “Judd!”  I hollered but he was gone.  I always liked that kid.  So, when you change things up, take it slow and notice what’s around you.  If you don’t pay attention, you might miss something you wish you would have seen.  Life’s Good on the other side of the hill.