The phone rings. “The Bistro,” I answer, “How can I help you?” “What kind of cuisine do you serve?” a female voice asks. “Northern Italian madam.” “And what’s your sushi special tonight?” I pause a moment. “We don’t serve sushi … Continue reading
I’m tired. Fluvio went on vacation and I’m stuck minding the store. I’ve got seven more double shifts till he comes back. I’m worried. It’s only Sunday and I’m already punchy. There are bags under my eyes and my cheeks … Continue reading
I’ve received a couple of aggrieved emails lamenting that I haven’t written many posts this week. I’m grateful to have readers that eagerly await each post. The readers, as you can see by the comments, are one of the major … Continue reading
“It is the trade of lawyers to question everything, yield nothing, and to talk by the hour.” – Thomas Jefferson Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been reading Opinionistas, a blog written by a young female lawyer in NYC. … Continue reading
Now that I’m thirty-seven I need glasses in order to read. Not prescription eyewear, just a good set of readers you can pick up at any pharmacy. Years of reading books, peering into computer monitors, and working in low lighting … Continue reading