He was about 60, a used-up and burnt-out alcoholic grill cook. He was fat, balding, and bitter. He had started cooking in his mom’s kitchen and never rose past the position of grill cook for a major breakfast chain. Thirty years of cooking and absolutely nothing to show for it. His pockets were usually empty,Continue reading “The Wizard”
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
The one day (besides your wedding anniversary) that you absolutely cannot forget unless you are the perfect partner. Quite honestly, there are a dwindling few of us left. I was rifling through some old papers and actually found this poem I wrote when I was nine years old. If it is not the worst loveContinue reading “Happy Valentine’s Day!”
Shingles
I have it. When I left my doctor’s office yesterday morning he informed me that the chicken pox I had as a kid had probably lie dormant in my nerves all these years and is just now resurfacing. What a pain in the ass. Actually, it is affecting a small lateral area below my leftContinue reading “Shingles”
Salad Recipe
A meal in itself, or at least a wonderful starter for a meal. Here is a killer Crispy Duck Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette: Canadian duck breast Sauté on high to crisp up fat. Finish for 3-5 minutes in 525 degree oven. Set aside to render Par-boil the following vegetables (don’t overcook). Al dente. Dry andContinue reading “Salad Recipe”
Retail or Restaurant?
I love the machinations of business, always have. The basic concept of buy low-sell high is the very cornerstone of making money in the retail sector. Sales price minus expenses equals profit. I worked in the retail sector for a short time and absolutely loved it. Great hours, excellent pay and bonus, and I livedContinue reading “Retail or Restaurant?”
Anger
As promised (I’m really trying to get better following through on my promises) I am starting TODAY 2/10 with the first audio installment of my book which I am attempting to narrate myself. Look for my installments to majorly increase in quality as I learn what the hell I am doing. Remember “good things comeContinue reading “Anger”
Companionship
You know I woke up with a belated Super Bowl hangover, but not from drinking. I ate a little too much, but overall I was still reeling from the ease with which the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dismantled the budding Kansas City dynasty. I’m glad I did not bet the game as I would have lost.Continue reading “Companionship”
Monday
For most of my working career in the food service industry, Mondays just started the work week which usually ended on Sunday night. The days were marked by a work task, Mondays food ordering, Tuesdays retail items for the Gift Shop, meeting days and so on. Now being retired, Monday can mean any damn thingContinue reading “Monday”
No Excuses
Absolutely none. I took a day off from everything and I mean everything so I will resume with a kick-ass post tomorrow after my wake-n-bake and I am looking forward to posting another song I wrote as I like to do on Mondays. Wednesdays will be the day I post audio excerpts from my book.Continue reading “No Excuses”
Tomorrow it is Then
Super Bowl Sunday. Food paradise. Alcohol nirvana. Party time! Close friends, family get-togethers, oh, and shouting and screaming. Lots and lots of shouting and screaming. I will only squawk about this once and then I will climb down from my shaky old soap box. Take care. We are finally making gains against this killer virus,Continue reading “Tomorrow it is Then”
