I never go to Dunkin Donuts but I had a mean cravng for coffee and although it is 34°F, I wanted a frozen coffee. I don’t know Dunkin’s menu and this being a kiosk at the airport didn’t have a menu board. Me: “Hi. What type of frozen coffee drinks do you have?” Woman: “Hot…
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Prednisone Withdrawal Is No Fun
Today marks exactly 10 years, non stop, that I am on Prednisone for sarcoidosis. The side effects of this medication can be horrendous, but thankfully my experience in those ten years were just mostly mood changes, thining skin and some weight gain. I am told that for being on it so long, my weight gain…
Dog Shaming – Are They Funny Or Proof That You Are An Incompetent Pet Guardian?
I was searching the net for a new dog harness when I came across a site of “funny” dog shaming photos. In case you don't know what dog shaming is, it's a dog owner's way of getting attention by placing a sign of a dog's mistakes, along with their photo and posting it on the…
Rudeness Answered
One thing I detest is rudeness. Rude nurses, receptionist and customer service staff. I have a real soft spot for wait staff as I think it is one of the most difficult jobs there is. I waited in school and absolutely hated it. People are so rude to waiters it's unbelievable. It's like they think…
Snapshots Of My Life: Geriatric Jail Bait
Yesterday, I went to Trader Joe's at what must have been right after the bus from an old person community off loaded. The place was packed with old people, and they were moving very slowly, jamming up the aisles.
Winter Is Ripping Apart My Hands
I'll admit that I am a germaphobe to a certain extent, but I am not OCD. I do wash my hands a lot, I am a chef after all and this winter is torture on my hands. The skin is already thin from being on prednisone for so many years, and add to that the…
Happy Valentine’s Day?
Valentine's Day. A day of so many emotions for so many people. There are those young ladies, and men, that are hoping, expecting, yearning for that elusive proposal over a candle lit dinner at a dimly lit, expensive restaurant tonight. There are those men, and women that are stressed out because they are going to…
You Say You Are An Animal Lover. Then Why Are You Secretly Toturing Animals In Your Shower?
You hear people proclaim their love of animals all the time. My wife and I are the guardians of three dogs, one cat and an outdoor cat that lives on the property. Yes, we are animals lovers, but unlike most of the other animal lovers out there, we are not secretly torturing animals in our…
