A Study in Contrasts

M: Ame
D: Denny's

M: "What are you drinking?"
D: "M'am, can you get me some food?"

M: Stands until the lady is seated.
D: Shivers in the booth.

M: Clean, confident, and completely in control.
D: Ragged, humble, and at the mercy of a stranger.

M: Speaks in jargon, military terms flow freely.
D: Repeats the same stories of life "back on the farm."

M: Helps me with my jacket.
D: Accepts the gift of an old scarf.

M: Opens the door.
D: Walks thru first.

M: Was awarded a Purple Heart.
D: Had a heart attack.

M: On a mission to help Iraq & Afghanistan War Veterans.
D: On a mission to find a place to sleep.

M: Looks me in the eyes, has an easy smile.
D: Looks me in the eyes, has an easy smile.