I recently received the best piece of analysis I've ever had.  A reviewer for a contest I entered said that I "Exhibit a strong, yet disciplined voice."  He added that my writing was presented in a "Highly enjoyable style," and that I had "The polish of a professional storytelle… Read full post »

Lately I’m constantly catching myself thinking of money, not realizing or able to remember how long I’ve been at it, as if I’ve walked into the middle of a rambling conversation with no idea how it started or where it will end.

For all I know about the generally accepted… Read full post »

I had a job interview yesterday.  I wore my most flattering shirt, my coolest pants, the new belt I received for Christmas and the most sincere expressions I could muster.  I presented him with my resume (it’s not bragging to say that I’m over qualified) and a glowing letter of… Read full post »

I ate dinner tonight in a restaurant I used to bartend and manage.  I’d worked there for three and a half years and left under terms that were less than ideal.  I was in the neighborhood and a friend of mine was working, so I felt compelled (probably too strong a… Read full post »

I went into work today at noon because I was told the new owners, or at least one of the new managers, would be there from twelve until two in the afternoon.  12:30 and no one was there.  1:00 and no one was there.  1:45 and the GM for the… Read full post »

I don't believe in karma; assholes all too often get what they want, good people suffer every day, shit happens.  And speaking of shit happening, I lost my job today (after bitching about having to work New Year's Eve).  It wasn't my fault.  I didn't get fired or quit.  I… Read full post »

I did something last night I've done too many times in the past.  I worked.  I spent New Year's Eve, yet again, waiting on other people.  Sure, I made some money, and sure I made some people happy (or at least drunk), but at midnight, while other intoxicants, uh, I… Read full post »