IHOP

I was on a road trip recently, and as it does occasionally, my GPS took me the wrong way. Sometimes this can be frustrating – other times, it leads to new adventures or allows me to meet new people. On that morning, it was frustrating. I had an eight o’clock appointment at a repair shop and the man was working me into his schedule.

Not trusting the GPS, I turned into a parking lot, entered the address on my cell phone and was on my way. As I waited for passing cars, I noticed the sign on the building. "Hey, IHOP," I said. IHOP has always been a special place for me.

I made it to my appointment...