Epiphany!

I’m no good at karaoke, but sometimes find myself wanting to participate. A friend got a certain evil glint in his eye when he suggested we go sometime — a look that suggested I would be the butt of private jokes for years to come. Well, sure I’ll go, but I’m singing in sign language. … More Epiphany!

Penalty Box

I wish work were more like sports. There should be a referee watching all action and properly penalizing people when they foul a co-worker. Some examples: * Not replacing staples – 5% docked pay; * Not refilling the copier with paper – Mandatory overtime without pay; * Leaving the copier jammed – Forced conversation with … More Penalty Box

Reunions

My XX year high school reunion is approaching. This can’t be the case. I simply cannot be old enough to attend. After all, I am still extremely immature and make hhhhuuggee mistakes expecting to be forgiven due to my youth and inexperience. I just stirred my vanilla ice cream and syrup into chocolate soup fergodsake! … More Reunions

Sliding Doors

After watching a terrific comedy show “Sweet Paprika” at the Village Lantern Friday night (more on that some other time), I made my way home. It was nearing midnight, but I managed to catch the 1 Train as it pulled into the station. Sweet. I then transferred at Times Square to the N Train and … More Sliding Doors

Holiday Spirit

I haven’t been wrought with cheer lately. With Thanksgiving looming, I’ve begun thinking about the holidays and how I can possibly enjoy myself. So I, lover of children and dancing phenom**, have gone and gotten myself a gig playing “Belle” from “Beauty and the Beast” at the Times Square Toys-R-Us. This could mean my end. … More Holiday Spirit

Serene Respite

Jack did it again. He made someone so enraged they called him a “Mad Dog with AIDS”. Nice, huh? Later, the finally calmed down man emailed Jack with an “olive branch” with a link to a daily motivator. Little does this person know that sending Jack something like this only gives him more ammunition and … More Serene Respite