Once in a while it’s healthy to remind ourselves that the “curators” of our media are people, so that we’re […]
22. Escalation
A recent Customer of the Day contender: “I’d like a (special).” “We only have (a similar special), I’m afraid.” “Whaaa?” […]
Moonlight
I can’t decide whether this one is moody and evocative or just boring, and I suspect I could make it […]
21. I don’t have to say much
“What drinks do you have?” a customer asked recently. I recited the drinks list, skipping over the two fountain drinks […]
20. A mediocre walk spoiled
A discerning reader might have gathered from a recent post that I spend a lot of time commuting. After that […]
…and Backstitch Reader is probably spyware
So I had installed an insipid chatroom app on my phone, because it was the only reliable way to get […]
Seams
Detail of a local shopping center’s parking lot. This isn’t the worst part of it; […]
19. Upsales suck, and this company keeps the stupidest secrets
This morning, shortly after opening and after the usual exchange of is-everyone-actually-ready and are-we-out-of-anything, and after the first large order, […]
18. Hats
The status quo ante: “Here’s your uniform shirt, new guy. Would you like a hat or a visor to go […]
Scorn Race 2000
It happened again. It was a pleasant morning, sunny, only slightly chilly with a light breeze. I was walking, because […]
Ray of Infamy 