Ownership 7/26/22

My bosses, Jeff and Jen, built the drive-in. They run it, they are in charge, they profit from it, and it is theirs in every sense of the word. But I have taken ownership as well. I’m proud to be working there, I’m proud to keep it clean at the end of my shift, I’m proud to do what I can to help things move smoothly to the best of my ability.

LGBTQ+ Pride Month 6/5/22

For my LGBTQ+ friends, I am not one of you, but I am a staunch ally. I love all of you, and weep for your continuing struggle. And if you need anything, I am here for you, and will stand with you in your struggles.

Warehouse 8/28/21

I would shout “is anybody in here”? If somebody yells back, “me”, then I caught them. But if I hear “No”, then I knew the warehouse was clear, and I could lock up knowing it was empty.

Ripped Off 5/15/21

You cannot be ripped off if you walk into the situation with your eyes open.

Virtuoso 4/14/21

Protect your children’s’ egos. Support them, praise them, and remember to let them know how proud you are of them. For the rest of your life, they will either carry your pride with them, or remember they have no right to be proud.

Let It Go 3/15/20

we have no control over how it is received. All we can control is our own effort, that we put into it. And that should be our focus.

How to Hurt a Man 11/3/19

Men are very much who they identify as. I’m not sure if this is somehow genetically inherited, or if it’s how society has raised us, but if you hurt a man’s identity, well, frankly, you truly hurt the man.

The Dangers of Pride 2/3/19

Water was literally pouring through a hole, looking very much like a stream you would see in a fountain. My concern was damage to the foundation since, if it wasn't fixed, water would freeze in the winter causing more damage. The landlord responded, "It's only doing that because of the recent heavy rains." Gee whiz, thank you, Mr. Science.