The Profound Pontifications of Brother John Deacon
By James C. “Chris” Williams IV, Staff Writer I got the call about 11:30 last Thursday morning and he interrupted me as soon as he heard my voice. “I already know where you are taking me to eat,” he said in a gruff voice. “And how are you doing today my Brother John,” I asked in a cheery tone. “Please enlighten me as to where we are going so, I can call my banker and get a loan to pay for it.” “You do realize that’s not funny,” he growled. “But no matter. You need to meet me at “Olive Garden” because I saw a TV commercial the other day about all you can eat soup and salad and bread sticks.” Uh oh, big red flag. “John, I don’t know if that is a really good idea. You remember we almost got thrown out of the last place that had all you can eat. I don’t want to go through that again.” “Don’t you worry yourself about it Brother Chris,” he said happily. “I plan on ordering a bunch of other stuff, so they won’t get upset.” Wow, I thought, shaking my head in disbelief