by waiter | Jul 29, 2005 | Uncategorized
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...
by waiter | Jul 24, 2005 | Uncategorized
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 ache from...
by waiter | Jul 22, 2005 | Uncategorized
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 reasons why Waiter...
by waiter | Jul 20, 2005 | Uncategorized
“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. In addition to her...
by waiter | Jul 19, 2005 | Uncategorized
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 have taken their toll. At least...