Coffee Shop Conversation
“Hey, how’s it goin’?” “Can’t complain. You?” “Meh, work’s been slow. Not a lot of people today. What can I get ya?” “A large latte and a chocolate chip cookie… There any nuts in those?” “Nah, I don’t think so. They’re gluten free though.” “Cool.” “That’s four fifty-five.” “Debit.” He hands his card to the worker. “Just slide the card with the stripe facing me… … Continue reading Coffee Shop Conversation
Fisher King Laundry
I came upon the storefront with my suitcase full of laundry. It took me a moment to make sure that this was in fact a laundry facility. The building’s panelling was yellowing from neglect and weather – no longer the pure white it once was. The building was divided in two. One half had the sign removed with only the faint burn of halogen bulbs … Continue reading Fisher King Laundry
My Best Worst Job
I used to work for a soulless financial services company. It was one of those places that will give you an advance on your pay and charge you high interest. Constantly I had to respond to criticisms from friends and strangers. A friend even offered to give me money to keep my low-end retail job instead of working at the payday loan store. Yet for … Continue reading My Best Worst Job
Adventure
“Seek Adventure.” My dad always says this. He’s been saying it for at least two decades. He doesn’t always say those words but the message is always the same. He’s tried so hard to make sure that my siblings and I look for adventure and take opportunities while we are young and healthy. Most of the time he tells us this message through stories; stories … Continue reading Adventure
À La Clark 