That guy seems friendly enough, like he’d be happy to take your order for some eggs or maybe a slice of  pie and a cup of coffee. The place seems organized pretty well – skillets hanging in size-order, cases of soda stacked neatly – and clean, too, with a sink right there to hold the dirty stuff.

But there’s something about his eyes that makes me a little nervous.

Route 66
Gardner, Illinois
photographed 7.1.2022