A humorous reflection on modern prices, sticker shock, and the moment you realize two small ice cream sundaes somehow became a financial event. I have officially reached the stage of life where restaurant prices personally offend me. Not mildly surprise me. Not disappoint me. Offend me. I just celebrated my seventy-first birthday, which happened to…
Tipping makes more sense when you’ve lived it. This is about what that work is really like, what we expect today, and what might change next. I’ve always thought there are a few jobs everyone should have to do at least once, and waiting tables is at the top of that list. I started my…
Some things get twisted beyond recognition. “86” is one of them. It’s simple. It always has been. Every time I think things can’t get any weirder, they do. Like Donald Trump claiming that “8647” was some kind of threat against him. It’s a perfect example of how something simple gets twisted into something it was…
In a world where even your choice of vehicle or morning brew can spark political debates, navigating everyday conversations has become a tightrope walk. This piece delves into the absurdity of our hyper-politicized society, where nothing is off-limits, and everything is a potential minefield. So, my sister recently asked me, “Is your son still enjoying…
