My parents told everyone I was a waitress, for nin…

it after Sunday service standing in the parking lot. A woman from the congregation asked Diane about her daughters. Oh, Wanda.

She is doing fine. She likes the service industry. Pause.

Smile. Some people are just built for that. Built for that.

Like I was a different species. Hardwired for carrying plates instead of carrying titles. Beth called me that continue reading …