the great waffle debate

we fall

into a deep discussion about

waffles

and syrup.

should fruit be involved,

berries

and what not.

nuts.

whipped cream.

what about butter,

salted and sweet,

creamy,

or unsalted

and cold.

what's the best side.

bacon,

or sausage, or what about

the much criticized

scrapple.

where has scrapple gone to

these days?

it's snowing outside.

we can see

it covering the cars from

where we sit

in the diner

next to Costco.

we ask for more coffee,

more time

to peruse the menu.

we have all day.

what about pancakes?