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The Art Of Making Memories
Why The Best Moments Are ALWAYS Unexpected
It reads like a postcard moment. Cool fall temperatures made the air feel crisp. Inconspicuous heat lamps kept us warm. Perched at an elevation above the tree line, we enjoyed a view with miles of visibility. Our server had just delivered a glass of red wine.
This description depicted the setting for our dinner last night. We chose a new, upscale restaurant. Everything was perfect. But then it all went to shit. A group of smokers, outside the restaurant, coupled with an unfortunate breeze poisoned the air around us. The restaurant was full, so we could not move to another table.
And Then The Shih Tzu Happened
A few minutes later, another couple waltzed in. The man dressed in a flashy, colorful shirt and wore sunglasses. He was slightly slumped over, probably from the massive amounts of jewelry hanging from his body. That didn’t bother me, but the little Shih Tzu dog he brought into the restaurant did; this was not a service dog. It was clear he brought it in for show. I didn’t think you could bring a dog into a restaurant, but I guess it’s okay at outside seating.
The dog behaved well until a server delivered food to a neighboring table. That got the little dog all riled up. The owner of the dog had the…
