Last Sunday we pulled into a restaurant near closing time for a late supper and I noticed an extraordinary thing. The whole waitstaff, even after working a long weekend shift, was all smiling and eager to serve. 

I can’t explain it, but either there was something in the air or management found the secret to customer satisfaction. 

What I do know is that it reminded me that a smile is a potent Super Power!

A smile makes young people notice otherwise invisible seniors (ever notice how old folks lead with a smile as they enter a room). 

A smile makes you look your best and feel good too! 

I have learned that when all else fails, when in pain (or suffering a side stitch running a marathon) just smile. 

As Charlie Chaplin wrote and Nat King Cole sang: