by waiter | Oct 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
My daughter had a playdate at a friend’s house, so my wife and I took advantage of our free afternoon and tumbled into bed. To take a nap. When we awoke refreshed after our forty-five minute slumber, I said, “Let’s go get a cup of coffee.” Getting into our...
by waiter | Oct 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
I was travelling down a dark highway late last night when, just as I reached the exit for the interstate, I saw a body lying in the middle of the road. “Jesus,” I muttered, pulling off to the shoulder. Steeling myself, I got out of my car and walked over to...
by waiter | Oct 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
I was having breakfast at my local luncheonette when one of the waitresses, a young college student, showed me an example of a tattoo on her phone. “Which color should I get it in?” she asked, “Black or white?” I personally don’t care for tattoos and my...
by waiter | Sep 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
I’d hurt my ankle so, after a week on the disabled list, I decided to go for a gentle three mile run on Saturday to test things out. To my relief, there was no swelling afterwards. Besides, I needed to start running a calorie deficit in order to gorge myself at my...
by waiter | Sep 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
I might write about religious topics from time to time, but please be under no illusions about my level of personal sanctity. I’m very well acquainted with the reptilian part of my brain that seethes with sibilant whispers from the Seven Deadly Sins. Though I’ve never...
by waiter | Sep 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
A couple of days ago while on a trip to Asia, Pope Francis stated that all religions are “…like different languages in order to arrive at God, but God is God for all. And if God is God for all, then we are all sons and daughters of God.” Of course, bell, book,...
by waiter | Sep 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Late on a beautiful Sunday morning, I found my daughter vegging out in front of the television and decided to at least act like a good father. “C’mon, I said. “Let’s go for a walk.” “How long of a walk?” Natalie asked with a trace...
by waiter | Sep 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
“Are you going to work today?” my wife asked. Groaning, I opened my eyes. “What time is it?” “Eight o’clock.” I was due in the office in half an hour. “Fuck it,” I said. “I can’t face the office today.” “You all right?” “No,”...
by waiter | Sep 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
I knew my father was dying but, since the hospice people said he’d probably last until the end of the week, I decided to go to the gym. Besides, I had a funny feeling I wouldn’t be able to get much exercise in soon. But as soon as I got on the treadmill, my cell phone...
by waiter | Aug 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
“C’mon Dad!” Natalie cried, dragging me by the hand. “C’mon!” “Lead the way,” I said As the attendant lowered the safety bar on the roller coaster ride, I wasn’t overly concerned. When I was a younger man, I went on just about every kind of amusement park ride...
