Bar vs. Table

 When traveling, Scott and I often sit at the bar rather than getting a table.  Why?  Because we always meet someone interesting!  Last night it was Mayling and her mother who is 86 years old.  Originally from Cuba, they now make their home in Miami.  The reason for their trip to Sedona is that Mayling is taking her mom to all the places that are left on her Bucket List.  We talked together for over an hour about life, traveling, family, jobs, food, and you name it!

Ed, the bartender at the Mesa Grill, which overlooks the runway of the small airport, heard Mayling talking about the bucket list.  He handed her a remote control device and told her to press the button five times.   She obeyed and suddenly the runway lit up right before our eyes.  It's the little things in life that make my day sometimes.  Of course, we "made friends" with the bartender two.  He made me his signature margarita that was possibly the best margarita I've ever had.