by waiter | Jul 14, 2009 | Uncategorized
“A wry, tender story about the tribulations of flesh and ink – and funny as hell. I’ve never understood why people get tattoos, but after reading Jeff’s excellent book I may just get one myself.” – Steve Dublanica, the author of...
by waiter | Jul 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
It’s raining buckets and I can’t find my umbrella. As I watch the heavy raindrops knock the leaves off the trees outside my bedroom window I curse under my breath. I’ve got an appointment and I’m running late. The rain’s going to make me...
by waiter | Jun 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
On Sunday night my air conditioner emitted a stifled scream, thunked heavily several times, then died. My A/C’s demise wasn’t a surprise, mind you. I figured it was going terminal when the compressor started groaning several weeks ago. I should consider...
by waiter | Jun 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
When the weather’s warm I do most of my writing sitting on the small porch outside my front door. Free from the distractions of television and a comfy bed I find I can focus my attention better. And since my doctor recently told me I’ve got a Vitamin D...
by waiter | Jun 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
It’s Wednesday night and I’m lying on the couch bored out of my mind. Seeking diversion I flip through the television channels. Nothing good is on. I activate the on-screen menu and tab over to the pay-for-view movie section. Nothing there either. When in...
by waiter | Jun 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
It’s Tuesday afternoon and I’m waiting for an appointment in front of a building on Riverside Drive. Grey clouds hang low in the sky while an eastward breeze carries the laughter of children playing in a park past my ears. I look up at the dour sky and...
