by waiter | Jul 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
A while back, Natalie and I were watching Ben & Holly, a cartoon about fairies and elves living in the forest, when she asked me if such fantastical creatures were real. “Most people would say no,” I said. “But who knows? Just because we haven’t seen them...
by waiter | Jul 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
As I drove to my parent’s nursing home after my workout, whatever invigoration I’d earned from my morning exercise seemed to be swiftly leaking out of my body. I needed coffee. Pulling into a 7-11, I gathered up the remains of my post workout meal – a protein shake...
by waiter | Jul 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
I like the gym I go to. They keep it clean; the equipment is well maintained, the staff friendly and they have a nice juice bar if your body needs a post-workout caramel flavored protein macchiato shake. I also like the variety of people who go there – old, young and,...
by waiter | Jul 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Since my sister-in-law was joining us for our weekend sojourn to Pennsylvania, I was ashamedly forced to ascertain the cleanliness of my car. Like most parents of a tender tyke, the interior of my fine Japanese ride was littered with the detritus of childhood; empty...
by waiter | Jul 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
We were driving home from Pennsylvania when the low gas indicator on my dashboard began flashing. “We need gas,” I told my wife. “How many miles are left in the tank?” she asked. Using a switch on the steering wheel, I called up the diagnostics on my car’s...
by waiter | Jul 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
My daughter and I were watching a James Bond flick when she said, “Why do all the girls want to kiss this guy?” “Why do you think?” I said. “Cause he’s handsome?” “Maybe.” “But then he goes and murders people.” Shaking my head at...
by waiter | Jul 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Hi,” the man said, extending his hand. “My name is Robert. But you can call me Bob.” “Hi Bob,” I said, taking the man’s hand. “My name’s Stephen.” “You’re the new couple’s son.” “That’s right.” “How are they fitting in?” “So far, so...
by waiter | Jun 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
A while back, the 50’s themed restaurant in my town sponsored a contest – be the best dressed child in Eisenhower era fashions and win a free ice cream sundae for a month. My wife was all over it. “We’re gonna win,” she said. “Just watch.” I’m sure you...
by waiter | Jun 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Why did grandma and grandpa have to move here?” my daughter asked as we drove out of the parking lot of my parents’ new assisted living facility. “Mom and dad can no longer live by themselves,” I said. “Why not?” “They’re old and need lots of help....
by waiter | Jun 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
A couple of days ago, my wife texted me an article about a restaurant in California that hired a fake “priest” to hear the confessions of their waitstaff in order to uncover suspected wrongdoings by their workers. They got busted and were fined $140,000 to punish them...
