Classmate Response

In Response to Susana's Reportage Week 7

This is the most interesting Waffle House occurrence I've never had but wished I did. it's definitely a shocking moment, realizing the guy at the gas station next door is wandering around with blood on his shirt. However, I feel like there are more things begging to be dealt with here. Starting in order, though your Waffle House description successfully makes me envision every Waffle House I've ever been in, I feel like there are other details begging to be touched. At my Waffle House, for instance, no matter what time I seem to go in there, there is always the same guy cooking--middle-aged, peppered hair, and huge, thick glasses. Because we know some of the best strange cases occurs in the workers at Waffle House. I would have liked to seen these characters manipulated more. What were they doing? And more on how they reacted when the man with the blood stepped in? I imagine, open 24/7, these people seem so strange characters. I'd like to know their response a little more.

I'd also like to touch on your relationship with your son. Are these dinner dates common with you guys or is it just a way of catching up? Give me a little more on your relationship.

As well, I feel like some reflection could be integrated here. The gas store attendant, for example, is briefly noted and then even more briefly noted is the trusting woman. I feel like this is the writer's moment to delve into that "strange" behavior. Why does the man cower while the woman trusts? Why do she feel compelled to help him? What is this man from the crash feeling, do you think, while interacting with these characters and how do you as the narrator feel about them?

The wedding characters are literally the toppers on this cake, please write more on them as well. This kinda cheered me up tonight, so I really appreciate this tidbit. :)