Copyright © Mike Valentine –   Diner Coffee Cup Stainless Steel Counter reflecting the bright red of a neon sign above and behind. You can see light scratches and the spotted streaks of wipe-ups in the surface and remains of coffee on the rim of the cup. It’s gone now, but most of us know what it’s like to sit at a diner sipping a not-so-freshly-brewed, warm coffee – with personal thoughts swirling as you wait for the caffeine to do its magic.