by waiter | Jul 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
I still need some more stories for my new book about tipping. If you work in any of the following professions, please email me at waiterrant@yahoo.com. Thanks! Babysitters/Nannies Private Jet Pilot Escort / Sexworker Hotel Concierge Hairstylists (New York area would...
by waiter | Jul 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
I’m happy to announce that the paperback edition of Waiter Rant (With a new afterword and bonus material.) goes on sale today. Keep your ears open, I’ll be doing radio interviews all over the country to promote the new edition! You can purchase the...
by waiter | Jul 14, 2009 | Uncategorized
“A wry, tender story about the tribulations of flesh and ink – and funny as hell. I’ve never understood why people get tattoos, but after reading Jeff’s excellent book I may just get one myself.” – Steve Dublanica, the author of...
by waiter | Jul 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
It’s raining buckets and I can’t find my umbrella. As I watch the heavy raindrops knock the leaves off the trees outside my bedroom window I curse under my breath. I’ve got an appointment and I’m running late. The rain’s going to make me...
by waiter | Jun 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
On Sunday night my air conditioner emitted a stifled scream, thunked heavily several times, then died. My A/C’s demise wasn’t a surprise, mind you. I figured it was going terminal when the compressor started groaning several weeks ago. I should consider...
by waiter | Jun 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
When the weather’s warm I do most of my writing sitting on the small porch outside my front door. Free from the distractions of television and a comfy bed I find I can focus my attention better. And since my doctor recently told me I’ve got a Vitamin D...
by waiter | Jun 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
It’s Wednesday night and I’m lying on the couch bored out of my mind. Seeking diversion I flip through the television channels. Nothing good is on. I activate the on-screen menu and tab over to the pay-for-view movie section. Nothing there either. When in...
by waiter | Jun 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
It’s Tuesday afternoon and I’m waiting for an appointment in front of a building on Riverside Drive. Grey clouds hang low in the sky while an eastward breeze carries the laughter of children playing in a park past my ears. I look up at the dour sky and...
by waiter | Jun 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
Hi everybody. I need to interview professional dog walkers and car wash attendants about tipping for my new book. If you’re a dog walker or work or own a car wash in the NYC area, please drop me a line at waiterrant@yahoo.com! Thank!
by waiter | May 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
A lovely young woman’s coming by my place for dinner tonight and I haven’t got a clean thing to wear. Realizing my date won’t probably won’t appreciate funky smelling clothing, I drive over to the laundromat on the main street of my town. After...