A friend who preceded me in being shown the door at our previous place of employment, who also volunteered at the 9/11 Memorial site, said “I’d be a perfect fit” to follow in her volunteering footsteps. Fast forward 2 months, and Friday was my first day. It was insanely hot and humid that morning. Continue reading “I had my first shift on Friday.”
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Nice is cool and cool is nice.
Many years ago I was at a wedding. During the cocktail hour I was hanging out with a college pal. He wasn’t really a pal but I don’t live in a world of acquaintances, everyone is my friend. However, in this case, pal, or friend, is a little bit of a stretch because I’m pretty sure this guyContinue reading “Nice is cool and cool is nice.”