We were on one of our usual Costco runs (read, “cheap date”) for some bread and a couple of soft yogurts at the food service area. The eating area was more busy than usual, and I noticed that virtually EVERY table was really dirty. Nobody had a clean place to sit. I decided to ask someone behind the busy counter for a wet rag, figuring I could help out by washing down a few tables (everyone was working really hard and fast back there). A guy near me heard me and began to launch into a bit of a tirade, loud enough for the work staff to hear, about his angst over poor service, dirty tables, long waits, etc., assuming (I guess) that I was pissed about having to wash my own table. Once he figured out I wasn’t angry along with him, but just wanted to pitch in and help…he got real quiet, and looked a bit bewildered. I quickly wiped clean about a dozen filthy tables and then sat down to enjoy my vanilla yogurt. I got to pray for the angry guy and the hard working gals behind the food service window. And honestly…it was kind of fun to notice the looks of confusion and awe on the faces of the folks who watched me clean their tables. You’d have thought I just levitated or something! Very fun.

-Randy