“Excuse me. Is the bar still open?” I look up from cleaning to see an older male with an overly patched burlap messenger bag that has seen better days. I motion for the man to sit down at a table that doesn’t have its chairs upturned. “The bar is closed for the night, but I can get you something. What would you like?” I asked. “A dirty martini,” he replied. “Extra gritty, double olives?” “It’s the only way I roll.” As I m...
As a parent, you warn your kids about the dangers of the world. Hopefully, they grow up safe and sound, after heeding your good advice. I had managed to do just that, I raised three boys to their mid-twenties and they are good men. I proudly passed on my sense of humor and sarcastic outlook on life to them. I was not aware that I had passed on one other thing. The idea that if you are upset with or mad about something,...
Darlene had barely walked into the employee entrance door when she was grabbed by the arm by Gina, her friend, and co-worker."Dar, that guy that was asking about you last week is back," she announced excitedly.Darlene continued to head to her locker to get ready for the evening as her friend prattled on. Darlene smiled at how excited her best buddy was. She, herself, didn't get excited about too much anymore. Darlene ent...
Glitter girl, you came into my life at just the perfect timeYou make me laugh, forget my problems and show me the dayI know you're popular around these parts, but what we have is mineWeird exploring, picture choices, your are the sunshine to my rayMessages sent and received, each a delight, a puzzle, exploring your brainWhat goes on in there? You've given me just a small glimpse and a tasteGlitter follows, you leave a tra...
I love people, seeing new sights, just traveling in general. A few years back, I was helping out a very good friend of mine who was a manager at a Holiday Inn. She was in quite a predicament, she had a big inspection coming up to see if they could keep their franchise. After a couple months of really intense work and cleaning everything except the bathrooms, (I drew the line at that) the inspection day arrived and with al...
Twelve yearsOf blood,Sweat, and TearsCulminate on This night.The class BrainiacPrepared hisOr her speech To the class.The class presidentHas a few words to Say.The rest of the classIsn’t hearing it.They’re waiting To go toThe wildest Graduation partyThe school hasEver seen.Family and Friends cheerAs the names are called outOne by one.Pictures areTaken againAs they wereA couple of weeks agoAt the prom.Off the classGo in th...
Ah, the high school prom A rite of passage For those In high school. The young ladies: Spa treatment Hair, gossip, Nails, And the Perfect prom dress. The young men: Fresh haircut, Rented vehicle Or cleaned out Vehicle Brand new tuxes Shined shoes Corsages for Their dates. Pictures taken By parents Off they go. Music blasting In the ballrooms Friends check out Each other’s clothes Pictures upon Pictures are taken Votes for...
