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...
by waiter | Jul 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
My eyes snapped open at 3:00 AM and, despite my best effort, I couldn’t fall back asleep. After an hour, I gave up. Gingerly getting out of bed so as not to wake my wife and daughter, I silently changed into my workout gear, made my way down the stairs, said...
by waiter | Jul 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
“I’m bored,” Natalie said. It had rained all day and, after playing video games, watching TV, and surfing kiddie You Tube, digital ennui had finally set in. “Being bored is part of life,” I said. “What does that, like, even mean?” “Go outside and...
by waiter | Jun 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
“I’ll be back in about an hour,” I said. “I’m going for a run.” “Okay Daddy.” “Call me if you have a problem.” ‘Uh huh,” Natalie, said, fiddling with the remote. “Mommy will be home before I get back. Then we’ll go have dinner.” Leaving...
by waiter | May 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
A friend of mine’s daughter has gone missing. If you have any information regarding the two girls pictured below, please contact the New York State Police Thank you. May 22. 2024 – Happy to report the young woman and her companion are home safe and...
by waiter | May 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
“What the hell is that?” I said, pointing to the computer monitor. “Oh,” the cop said. “That’s Karl up with his drone. We’re doing a sting on a rub and tug place.” Looking at the aerial view of a sandwich shop I sometimes frequent I said, “They operate out of...
by waiter | May 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
When I ran up to the corner, a car was waiting to make a right and I slowed down, wary of the young woman driving because she was texting on her cell phone. Lost in her electronic reverie she didn’t move so, I jogged past, giving her a wide berth. Good thing I...
by waiter | May 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
When I was around twenty-five, I noticed my hearing wasn’t what it used to be and visited and audiologist. “Were you in the service?” he asked me after conducting a hearing test. “No,” I said. “Why?” “You have the kind of hearing loss people get when...
by waiter | May 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
When I got home from work, I was really tired. My first instinct was to crash on my comfy bed to take a nap but grudgingly changed into my running gear instead. After putting on sunscreen and my new running shades, I did some stretches and then started chugging down...
