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I was originally going to write this week about that fun, almost oxymoronic ritual known as the ‘restaurant customer appreciation holiday party.’ I was going to tell you what it’s like to be at one of them, through the eyes … Continue reading →

As is often the case, I had other plans for this week’s piece. Then observations and circumstances changed that, and the column began once again writing itself. I don’t watch a whole lot of television at home. I stopped watching … Continue reading →

I’ve mentioned here many times before, that as long as I have a job as a bartender in a resort town, and four kids, I will always have plenty to write about. Both wells are deep, and neither will ever … Continue reading →

It all started on an afternoon in early November about six years ago. My son, who was about 16, and I – for whatever reason – found ourselves shopping in a department store. I won’t say the name or location … Continue reading →

This week I’m thinking about the arrival of my absolute favorite of all the holidays. I know you’ve grown to expect sarcasm and cynicism from me, but I mean with complete sincerity that Thanksgiving truly is my favorite holiday. I … Continue reading →

In my line of work, particularly in a seasonal resort town, the wonders never cease as far as the things I see and hear. Even after over 30 years of restaurant work, and over a quarter century’s worth of that … Continue reading →

I’ve seen and heard a lot of things from behind the bar. Some of them silly enough, or poignant enough to garner a couple of key words in that notebook I carry with me at all times. Some of these … Continue reading →

This week I’m going to take a break from my bar room diatribes, and assume the other half of my dual identity. If you’ve been following the column then you’re aware that I tend to vacillate between curmudgeonly aging, resort … Continue reading →

This time of year carries many monikers – depending upon how empty or full the glass is for the person you’re speaking to. I’ve heard it called the second season, the shoulder season, the quality not quantity season, the quiet … Continue reading →

Let me begin this week by saying that I decided to read my two-part column from the last two weeks – which is uncharacteristic of me to read my own stuff – and something about it caught my attention and … Continue reading →

Last week, I was telling you about the best sandwich ever. I was in the process of making it when I had to cut this short. I’ll now pick up exactly where I left off… So I found an onion. … Continue reading →

Area high school students are fully immersed in the school year now that summer is officially over. Tests, papers, grades, sports, after school commitments, extracurriculars…the list goes on and on. Pile the stress of the college admission process on top … Continue reading →