Goings On in Joseph Oregon

Well, we're still on the road away from Oregon (and stuck in the Atlanta Airport for the day, but that's okay, more opportunity to get caught up on some blogging).  As retired military we're taking advantage of spending the afternoon enjoying the hospitality of the Atlanta Airport USO. 

These folks really know how to put out the welcome wagon.  Plenty of comfortable chairs and recliners, a television if you want it, a quiet room if you don't.  Free wireless internet, desktop computer access.  Lunch, cold drinks, hot drinks, snacks.  Books & magazines.  A chess board waiting for a game.

Toys for the kids if you brought them along.  Care packages for soldiers and sailors departing the airport.  A wake-up call so you won't miss your flight.

As quiet as it is in here, you'd never know we are in one of the most bustling, busiest airports in the United States.

They don't ask for a penny, but are happy to accept any contributions to keep this place available for the military and its extended family.

And all of these folks here staffing the USO are volunteers.  In fact, checking their website, the Georgia USO has plenty of volunteers and isn't looking for more at the moment.

The USO cuts through to the core of hospitality, providing needed services with a welcome smile and the question, "What may we do for you?"  The attitude and air of welcome permeates this place. 

Does attitude matter?  Most definitely.  We do our best to create warm feelings of true hospitality for guests at our Joseph bed and breakfast.  We like to think of our eastern Oregon lodging as a little oasis from mainstream life where our guests can relax completely and enjoy themselves for a day or two, or for a week.

Visiting the USO reminds us of how special it is to be in the business of providing hospitality to others.