Today was the birthday of Tina, a friend and coworker of mine. She will sometimes perform the ancient "No More Customers" dance a few minutes before the restaurant closes, so that we can all go home earlier. The dreaded latecomers are repelled by her dance. It is a mystical ritual that combines rhythm with profuse… Continue reading Spacewalk at Eleven Eleven
Month: January 2008
Before the Puking
Well, its all "before the puking" for me, or "long after the puking," considering that puke has not flowed out of my mouth in the past days, as it has with such rapid force and ropy texture for some of my coworkers and friends who were "over-served" at our holiday party. They are now in… Continue reading Before the Puking
Its Highland Kitchen
The following is the rough draft of a news item I wrote today for The Somerville News. Its basically a sample of my news writing style, which clearly needs some work. The part about Mark Romano cutting chicken in the basement is all true. Dave G. was managing the floor like a true captain this… Continue reading Its Highland Kitchen


