Category Archives: Work

A World Without Shrimp

Anya: It’s possible that he’s in the land of perpetual Wednesday, or the crazy melty land, or you know, the world without shrimp. Tara: There’s a world without shrimp? I’m allergic. “May I have everyone in the kitchen!” my manager … Continue reading

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I Must Break You?

I’ve always written journals, in some way, shape, or form. I remember in Christmas 1985 when I was 10, getting this matching set – stationery, pen, some cardboardy-decorated desk thing which name’s escaped me, and a journal. It was not … Continue reading

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Dissed By Santa

My mother used to work at Equitable in Manhattan. In 1982, when I was seven, the company planned a Christmas party, and all of the employees’ kids were invited. I loved my mother’s office, and the city at Christmastime, so … Continue reading

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Once More, With Feeling

Warning! “Buffy” Season 5 and 6 spoilers ahead! I touch the fire and it freezes me I look into it and it’s black Why can’t I feel? My skin should crack and peel I want the fire back So, SPOILER, … Continue reading

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The Stink Over Ink

Don’t remember how or why I stumbled upon it, but on Facebook, there is an awesome page called Tattoo Acceptance In the Workplace. It’s dedicated to, well, what it says in the name, and it posts a lot of pictures … Continue reading

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10 Awesome Memories From Waitressing at Red Lobster

1. The day the huge metal chandelier crashed onto Table 25. OMG. Hahahahahah It was a lunch shift, and there was a round table for large parties on the main dining room floor. One day we heard this astonishing CRASH … Continue reading

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Thank You Josh & Joss (A Buffy Blog)

For my birthday, I received the gift I’d been wanting the most for so long, but couldn’t justify purchasing, given my financial situation: The entire series collection of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” ZOMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Because now, within my eyesight, I have … Continue reading

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Oh My God, It’s A Mirage

Steeple guide me to my heart and home The sun is out and up and down again ~ Smashing Pumpkins The place is expanding, this place I’ve seen so many times before, alone, filling up with people from my entire … Continue reading

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My 2008 Academy Awards® Recap

I am nothing if not topical, so I hope that on this balmy August 2012 evening, you will enjoy this recap of the 2008 Oscars! It’s been 10 years since I truly enjoyed an Oscars® show, but it was worth … Continue reading

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Intentionally Cheesy Movie Night 16: Private Valentine

aka Major Movie Star! From the jump, you know this movie is going to be fantastic, as lots of different fruit are being cut, including an entire kiwi peeled in one swoop a la “Sleepless in Seattle,” and an egg … Continue reading

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