The Real World

“Think about it this way.” He pulled a server’s pad toward him and began to draw the inevitable clock: an eight-top table with numbered seats and their corresponding orders. “So just bring the plates and work your way straight around like the hands on a clock!” 
Duh. It sounds easy. It should be easy. But I [...]

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Life With Children

~Some people aren’t supposed to have children. I know this because I deal with these children, the ones the parent’s don’t want to deal with themselves. The difference is that I get paid and am able to send the little hellions home at the end of the day.
~Some things in life are inescapable. Children, lovers, family, memories. [...]

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Keeping my Head Above Water

This is to let you know that I am still alive, yet very busy juggling two jobs at the moment. I work as assistant camp director for Tanglewood Youth Theatre by day and as a banquet server at Biltmore Forest Country Club by night. Camp ends Friday so hopefully I shall soon regain the privilege of unnecessary [...]

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The Scent of Money

Have you ever wondered how rich people spend the Fourth of July? It’s not that different, really. Just bigger and more expensive with 100% pure Angus beef instead of ground chuck. Oh, and it comes with pretty cool inflatable toys to keep the kids busy while the parents get happy at the bar. Maybe that [...]

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The Demise of the Sacred Box and other Such Tragedies

The more I see of the world the more I am convinced that anything can happen and that nothing is sacred. Basically, that is the only rule of life. And this rule came to mind rather poignantly yesterday afternoon while window shopping in down-town with Ben Torres’ girlfriend. For me to be close friends with [...]

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