Willie

Sam's favorite snack is popcorn from the snack counter at Target.  If you have ever had it, you know that it really is just the best popcorn EVER!!!!!   Several years ago a local news station asked if they could interview me about John Boy for a story they were doing.  I said sure, but instead of coming to the house, the story would be better if they could film John Boy in action.  The reporter said she would have to check around to find someplace.  I told her to try our Target, they know us and would agree.  She seemed to have her doubts.  So I told her, "Just say it's Sam and his dog, the manager will say it's fine."  I could tell she still didn't believe me when she hung up.  When she called me back she said, "They really do know exactly who you are!"  That was our old Target. 

We now have a new Target that is much closer to our new house.  I am happy to say that the new Target is even more welcoming than our old one.  Willie is one of the very nice ladies who works at the snack counter, which is usually the reason for our trip.  She is wonderfully patient when Sam comes up.  She greets him by name and gives him all the time he needs to get his order together and pull out the right amount of money.  It's really nice that she helps him get the extra practice communicating and working with money.  I have to say, I enjoy talking to her myself.  I was telling her one day how we had bought so much popcorn at our old Target, that one year the girl behind the counter bought us a personalized Christmas ornament.  Without missing a beat, Willie said, "Well what's your name? I might get you one!" 

Willie, thanks for having a great attitude, being entertaining and thank you for being especially patient every time we come in for popcorn.