What’s a Yuppie?

I’ve gotten a couple of emails and comments from people who are upset by my use of the term “Yuppie.” So I’ve decided to explain what I mean when I employ that word. If you’re easily offended or have a shaky self image I suggest you skip this post. Still here? Ok....

“Your Powers Are Weak Old Man”

I’m reciting the specials to a two top by the window. In typical yuppie fashion they don’t make eye contact. Sick of talking to these social misfits my eyes begin to wander. A pretty girl walks past the restaurant with her dog. I take an appreciative look. I glance...

I’m a Waiter – Not a Psychic Dietician

“You’ve got an outside table!” the hostess yells at me over the din. I’m swamped. It’s Saturday night and my section’s hopping. “Can someone else take it?” I beg “It’s your turn,” the hostess barks while juggling two phones. I sigh and head outside. Al Fresco diners,...

Hit and Run – Follow Up

A few months ago I wrote a post entitled “Hit and Run.” It was about Jairo Gonzalez-Romero, a young immigrant restaurant worker in NJ who was killed by a hit and run driver. After two months, a person has been arrested and charged in this case. The full...

Gone to the Dogs

I was sitting down writing a new post for my blog this morning when my ex girlfriend called. Our dog, with whom we share custody, (I know, I know – snicker all you want) was shaking, lethargic, and throwing up. So I shut down my computer and drove to meet her at...