Weekend Update

Lisa and I went to Ft Smith Arkansas this weekend. The national park there, Fort Smith National Historic Site was the last one on Lisa's list in Arkansas so she's officially ready to leave. Her wander lust is stronger than mine. Of course after the meal we had in Ft Smith I can't blame her. We stopped at a nice looking Mexican restaurant downtown to eat. Right away I noticed something odd. I thought to myself that Lisa would probably be upset. The waiter seating us addressed everything to me, not even acknowledging Lisa. One of her pet peeves is going into an autoparts store and being ignored because she's a woman. She didn't mention it and I didn't give it anymore thought. As the meal progressed though, every waiter who came to our table ignored her. It really was shocking to me and I don't usually notice the odd slight now and again. Lisa was starting to boil. As we talked about it a woman a few tables over overheard us. When the waiter took that couple's order I noticed that he didn't look at her either. She saw me looking and was repressing a grin. At least we weren't the only ones. The waiter stopped by one last time to see if I wanted anything else and Lisa barked at him for the check. He got a funny look on his face as if just realizing that I was with someone and then asked if she would like another beer. Too little too late. After we were out Lisa pointed out to me that there were no women working there, none! I tried to write it off as machismo but it was really just inexcusable. It's one of the few times I've felt guilty for being a man. Fortunately Lisa didn't let it ruin the day. However, she does asked that if you're ever in Ft Smith you don't give your patronage to La Huerta Mexican Grill.