by waiter | Aug 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
As we journeyed on the Metro to The Louvre, I wondered if the subway car was overly crowded because of the security cordon for the approaching Olympics or if it was always this fucked up. “The station at Place de la Concorde is closed,” my wife said. “We have to...
by waiter | Aug 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Yesterday morning I was sitting on the couch, sipping coffee to rouse myself into consciousness, when my wife said, “This is Natalie’s last week of summer camp.” “Already?” I said, “Fifth grade is right around the corner.” Closing my eyes, I...
by waiter | Jul 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Upon arriving at our accommodations in Berlin, like most kids walking into a hotel room for the first time, my daughter checked out the bathroom. When Natalie emerged, she said, “Daddy, come here.” “What’s up?” I said, following her into the bathroom. Pointing...
by waiter | Jul 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Hauptbahnhof is a sleek, modern railway station in the Mitte section of Berlin where it costs €2 to take a leak and €4 for a bottle of water you could get from a machine at Costco for a quarter and even cheaper if you bought it by the case. Standing on the...
by waiter | Jul 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Despite the considerable amount of walking I did on my vacation I didn’t lose any weight, but I didn’t gain any either, which is amazing considering all the wiener schnitzel, German beer, French cheese, and croissants I consumed. While I managed to run four times in...
by waiter | Jul 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
“I guess we should see the Mona Lisa,” I said to my wife. “We still have time.” I looked at my watch and noted The Louvre was closing in an hour. “Not really. They’ll be a crowd trying to get a last look before they leave.” With all respect to Nat King Cole, I...
