The phone rings. Brrring. Brrring. I answer it’s persistent sound.

     “Good morning. Genesee Country Inn. This is Deborah. How may I help you?”

     “Hi. This is Mike Brian from RNews. I would like to do an interview about the Genesee Country Inn as a close getaway. Is it possible to come out on Monday and take some pictures.”

     “Sure. That will be fine.”

     “Great! Is 11:00 AM okay?”

     “Yes. That’s fine. Is there something I should do to get ready?”

     “I would like to take some shots of a typical breakfast and then pictures of the Inn. Is that possible?”

     “I can do that.”

     “Okay. Then I’ll see you at 11:00 on Monday. Again, my name is Mike Brian and my number is 585-XXX-XXXX in case anything changes, but I’m sure it will not.”

     “Thanks. I’ll see you on Monday.”

     I arrive at the Inn early, much earlier then I have to because my guests are eating breakfast at 10:00 AM. The smell of fresh ground roasted coffee filled the air, along with the sweet smell of Cranberry Nut Bread. The dishes lightly clatter as I set the table, two groups of two.  The Oven-
Baked Pancake rises and curls up the side of the pie plate. Beautiful and perfect! It will look gorgeous on the table with fresh black raspberries and slices of banana and a dusting of powdered sugar gracing the dish.

     My guests enjoy a hearty breakfast after a relaxing evening and peaceful night’s sleep. They are leaving to visit the Abbey of the Genesee in Piffard. The monastery is always a must see when you visit the Inn. Peaceful, spiritual, and breath-taking. And you can not forget to buy the Monk’s bread that is made right there. Fresh and flavorful!

     As they leave on their adventure, I hurry to clear tables and prepare for Mike Brian’s visit. I feel flush and remove my sweater. Must be from working in the kitchen, I tell myself. As I clear dishes, I see someone outside across the street in the church parking lot with a video camera. “Uh Oh. He’s here,” I whisper to no one.