A Case of the Mondays
It was another Monday. Unlike the lucky ones who got to work from home, Sheila had to commute every Monday for 45 minutes on the R train into the office, where she was belittled and disparaged by her boss daily. She had complained to HR many times, but they could do nothing as her boss, […]
Interpersonal Communication
It was a night class during my first year at the State University of New Paltz. I thought “Interpersonal Communications” would be an easy A, but I was wrong. I was painfully shy back then, and I did my best to blend in. Dudley-something was the name of the teacher who looked like a giant, […]
Egg Salad
In my opinion there are times when eating in public should be illegal. Eating citrus in any communal place is one of them. The scent of citrus automatically stimulates the saliva response, and I dislike involuntary impulses that have not been previously and mutually consented upon. Eating anything on the subway, including but not limited […]
Yes, Mr. President
“Mr. President, you’ve got to help me. I have nothing left,” pled the desperate man. “Rudy, I am sorry, but you did this to yourself.” The orange-faced man shakes his head in disgust. “How many times have I told you to stop with the hair dye? You’re ridiculous. Dripping down your face like that. I […]