A long time ago, Karen Carpenter sang about how rainy days and Mondays always got her down. Yesterday, it was impossible not to think of that song as it was a rainy Monday. Kids, driving to work in the predawn hours that I'm so used to is miserable enough when the sun's first rays of … Continue reading Dreary
Author: peckapalooza
Banking Ads on the White Board
In the world of banking, the people on the front lines of the industry are known as tellers. These are the people who are expected to help customers with all of their day to day banking needs. It is often a thankless and miserable position to hold. These are their stories. These are their legends… … Continue reading Banking Ads on the White Board
Life Story: Chapter Forty Seven
Welcome to a series of stories that basically make up my autobiography. It’s not entirely thorough, but I’ll do the best I can with the memories locked away inside my head. Could be therapeutic for me. Could be humorous for you. Either way, enjoy… Previously on Life Story... Life continued after my experience in the … Continue reading Life Story: Chapter Forty Seven
The Single Guy and the Shelter
The following account is based on actual events which occurred a number of years ago... The Single Guy made a last ditch effort to gain the attention of the Girl in the White SUV. He sent an arrangement of daisies along with another letter expressing his desire to take her out sometime. Several days passed … Continue reading The Single Guy and the Shelter
Life Story: Chapter Forty Six
Welcome to a series of stories that basically make up my autobiography. It’s not entirely thorough, but I’ll do the best I can with the memories locked away inside my head. Could be therapeutic for me. Could be humorous for you. Either way, enjoy… Previously on Life Story... I was evicted from St. Alban's Psychiatric … Continue reading Life Story: Chapter Forty Six
Update on the Werewolf Situation
Recently I wrote of an encounter with a friend's dog. I was bitten. There was broken skin. There was blood. I reported the distinct possibility that I could have contracted the lycanthropic disease. I am happy to report that I have not fully "wolfed out"... yet. But I'm pretty sure I've had to cut my … Continue reading Update on the Werewolf Situation
Question of the Week #31
If you knew there would be a nuclear war in one week, what would you do? I think the most helpful thing I could do would be to get a big sandwich board to wear with the words "The End Is Nigh" painted on it. Then I'd walk around downtown ringing a bell and screaming … Continue reading Question of the Week #31
Letting Your Freak Flag Fly
Kids, there's been a lot of controversy involving the Confederate flag recently. Really, I suppose there's been a lot of controversy about the thing for 150 years. But it's really heated up in recent months. Disclaimer: I've stated in the past that I avoid writing about polarizing issues such as this. But it keeps coming … Continue reading Letting Your Freak Flag Fly
Ridiculous Conversations at the Bank
In the world of banking, the people on the front lines of the industry are known as tellers. These are the people who are expected to help customers with all of their day to day banking needs. It is often a thankless and miserable position to hold. These are their stories. These are their legends… … Continue reading Ridiculous Conversations at the Bank
Student Government
Generally speaking, I don't pay much attention to politics. I know I should pay closer attention to things because I'm a big fan of the right to vote. When Election Day comes, it would be nice to make an informed decision regarding the candidates and the offices for which they're running. But I quickly tire … Continue reading Student Government
