Room service is one of the world's greatest inspirations

Room service is one of the world’s greatest inspirations. Nine truer words have never been spoken.

Go with me:

• I roll over in bed
• I stretch my arm into the darkness of the shade drawn room
• I clumsily pick up the telephone receiver
• I fumble to find and press the "0" button
• I hear a friendly voice on the other end say, "Good morning Ms. Mouton (though usually horribly mispronounced), how may I assist this morning?"
• I don't bother to correct the person, and say (after clearing my throat), "Good morning, small coffee, two eggs scrambled well w/ cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, white toast and a fruit cup."*
• And some of the nicest words in the English language come next, "Certainly Ms. Mouton (still mispronounced), it will be 30 minutes or less. Is there anything else I can do for you?"
• "No thank you, goodbye." And I clumsily put the receiver back in place.

This is one of the best exchanges two human beings can have and I cherish each of them. It's not that hotel food is particularly great; it is the idea of having someone cook and deliver my food that makes me smile.

*Some times I order eggs benedict, change bacon to ham or just get a fruit plate...it depends on the previous night's adventure.