I had a reminder today of the value of taking life in stride.
We took Mom out for brunch for Mother's Day at Portland Seafood. I knew it was going to be crowded, so I made reservations - unfortunately, when we got there, the only table they had was one that I couldn't fit at (high top, and there was no way I was going to be able to hoist myself up onto the bench.) But instead of fretting, we just went with the flow. 10 minutes later, they decided to open up the back patio.
It was lovely - perfect weather, low 70s, mild breeze, shade so that I didn't turn into a lobster. The service wasn't speedy, since we were off by ourselves, but we had a great time talking, so it didn't matter. And the patio was quiet - so we could hear each other (not always the case in a restaurant.) The food was tasty, the mimosas were great... all in all, it was a fantastic way to spend time on Mother's Day.
As opposed to the guys they were sitting just as we were about to leave, who were grumping about their reservations not being immediately honored and not having a high chair set up when they got there and... It just reminded me that the flow can lead you to some really wonderful places, but you have to see the place once you land there.
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