Monthly Archives: September 2010

Things I’ve Already Done Before I Die

It’s popular to make lists of “Things I Want To Do Before I Die.” As a lister, I can understand the appeal. But after thinking about it for a while, I decided not to do it for several reasons, which … Continue reading

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Conversation Starters

I do not have a talent for making small talk. In situations where small talk is called for, I am uncomfortable, particularly with people I don’t know well. Once I get beyond “Hi,” and “How are you?,” I generally resort … Continue reading

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I have no idea what this sign is telling me

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Workin’ at the Car Wash — Part Two

Many of the employees at the car wash spoke Spanish. Russ, my boss, didn’t. He got around this difficulty by yelling at the top of his voice and leaving out a lot of words. He’d hand a towel to one … Continue reading

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Workin’ at the Car Wash — Part One

After I graduated from high school, I needed a job to earn money for college in the fall but wasn’t all that excited about finding one. My dad wasn’t one to wait, so he found one for me — at … Continue reading

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