What do you like to drink for breakfast?

I am sure some of the first thoughts that rush into your mind are milk or orange juice or coffee or … maybe even tea.

On the 19th I flew home for the holidays. I decided to take a morning flight (knowing that winter travel can sometimes be dicey). After listening to a college student cry on her mobile phone with her mother for 30 minutes because she was 35th on the standby list, I was able to board the plane at about 10 am (just in time to make it out of the city before the biggest snow storm of the season).

I ended up sitting next to ‘Mr. Omaha.’  He was one of those individuals who just felt like chatting, when all I wanted to do was read. Sorry…10 am is just too early to have a conversation with a stranger. At least it was on this day.

After some idle chit chat, the drink cart passed. I wasn’t ready for a beverage, but Mr. Omaha certainly was. He requested a cup of ice and a BEER! But, he didn’t ask for just any beer, he asked for a ‘Miller Lite.’ What was even more horrifying was that he paid $7 for that can of Miller Lite and the tiny cup of ice. Now, I know this much…If I am going to spend $7 on a beer, it certainly will not be on a can of Miller Lite.

So, to Mr. Omaha, I say… Happy New Year… Hats off to you. I hope you enjoyed your can of Miller Lite at 10 am!