[Opinion] Sean of the South | What happens in diners, stays in diners - The Observer

Sean of the South | What happens in diners, stays in diners - The Observer

OPINION — The little boy was with his mom, sitting in a truckstop diner. The boy was bald, wearing a loose T-shirt. A large bandage showed from beneath his collar.Before the boy sat a massive meal. Bacon. Eggs. Huge glass of chocolate milk. Stack of pancakes bigger than a midsize SUV.“It feels so weird, my stitches itch,” the boy said.“Eat your pancakes,” said Mom.Mom looked tired. Her hair looked like she had slept on it. Her clothes, crumpled.…