I was grateful for Quicklee’s Travel Center. My trailer from John Cox Trucking to Springfield would not be ready until first thing Monday. It was too far to drive to the Lake in Rochester. The new truck stop suited me just fine. And I was happy to hang out in the lobby, watching the Mets and enjoying a hot sandwich.

I was enjoying my open=faced Eggplant Parmegian Sub. The crispy eggplant with shredded mozzarella cheese just melted with my mouth. The Mariana sauce was warm and spicy.

working on my laptop while my attention was really focused on baseball.

Suddenly a staff member approaches me.

Haven’t you been sitting here too long.”

“I’ve been here for a few hours, yes.”

“Don’t you think it’s time to go?”

“Go where, back to my truck?”

“You drive an 18-wheeler?”

“Yeah I have my own rig.”

“You told me you were working for Google”

“Yeah I do. I’m not an employee.”

“I don’t believe you. You’re a fanboy – just like me.”

“I’m a Google Trusted Photographer.”