“Why is it that people like us chose to serve… for nickels a day, in a profession that makes us constantly look over our shoulders for those who are watching us?” -Philip Allen, The Good Shepherd Tipping is like politics. Everyone has strong opinions on it and many won’t change their mind no matter how…

“Hell is other people.” -Jean Paul-Sartre He slammed the debit machine on the bartop and refused to pay. I told him I was calling the cops. The idiot got up and bolted for the door. I should’ve cut my losses and let him go but I was pissed off over how much he’d disrespected my…

“I thought I knew what ridiculous was, until this day.” -Strong Bad I made one last effort to steal victory from the jaws of defeat: “Sir, I can get you a new coleslaw, I’ll even make it myself.” “NO, the petty man replied sharply,” that’s not good enough.” I sighed then walked away to get…

“Sir, I need a decision!” -Waiter “Uh, uh, uh, uh salad. No, no wait soup, souppp!” -Peter Griffin  But it was too late… *** I wasn’t there but Bryon told me the story. Ten years ago Bry left town to have surgery. It was another open heart procedure, a torturous event he went through every…

…of course it never existed!

WARNING: This chapter deals extensively with drinking and driving. Thankfully, none of the instances led to death, pain, or emotional suffering. However, those who have suffered the tragic consequences of drinking and driving are advised not to read it. “Shame, and eternal shame, nothing but shame!” -Duke of Bourbon, Henry V Bryon awoke to the sound of the rubber-less wheel rim…