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 The Legend of the Guy Who Lived Behind Our Bank
AFI #92 – Goodfellas
Goodfellas 1990 Directed by Martin Scorsese Netflix says... Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro chew plenty of scenery, but the focus of this gripping Martin Scorsese opus is real-world mobster Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), a gangster who dreamed of making it big but landed in the Witness Protection Program instead. Nominated for six Oscars (including … Continue reading AFI #92 – Goodfellas
Mistletoe
Eddie stood, leaning against the door frame. He stared into his friend's living room, scanning the faces of people that he hardly knew. He was uncomfortable, as he usually was at social gatherings. He had been debating all day whether or not he should even follow through with his plan to celebrate the New Year … Continue reading Mistletoe
Question of the Week #46
When did you last sing to yourself? to someone else? The answer to the first part of this question is always a few minutes ago. 'Cause I'm constantly singing to myself. Sometimes it's something from a Disney movie. Sometimes it's Jason Mraz. Sometimes it's a random praise song that was popular when I was involved … Continue reading Question of the Week #46
The Single Guy and the Spider-Girl
The following is based on actual events which occurred a number of years ago... The Single Guy got to a point where he just didn't like sharing about the women that frequented the bank where he worked. This was mostly because it never really got him anywhere. Let's take a look at the previous examples: … Continue reading The Single Guy and the Spider-Girl
Now Trending
There's a trend on Facebook. Well, I don't know that you can call it a trend when it's been going on for years. But it's a trend that I find slightly annoying. And it's entirely possible that I'm the only one it annoys because I think I'm the only one who hasn't jumped on the … Continue reading Now Trending
Framed
I feel like, for this short story to make sense, I need to paint you a picture of my bedroom. I won't literally paint you a picture. I'm not that talented. Also, it would be a boring picture. Anyway, my room isn't anything special. But you need to be aware that my small bed is … Continue reading Framed
Lois Lane: Fallout
Title: Lois Lane: Fallout Author: Gwenda Bond Published: 2015 As an unapologetic fan of all things Superman, it should come as no surprise that I love Lois Lane. Like, if Lois Lane was a real person, she'd be at the top of my celebrity crush list. But she's not real. She's a work of fiction. … Continue reading Lois Lane: Fallout
The Slobstopper
Please, somebody, tell me that this is not a real product... Can I take a minute to make an observation or two? First of all, the dude drinking coffee in the car... How long have you been drinking beverages? Have you always had that much trouble? I could understand spilling that much coffee if you … Continue reading The Slobstopper
AFI #93 – The French Connection
The French Connection 1971 Directed by William Friedkin Netflix says... Violent, foul-mouthed detective "Popeye" Doyle (Gene Hackman) pursues a suave French drug dealer (Fernando Rey) through New York City with Captain Ahab-like zeal. Featuring a legendary car-vs.-train chase scene that stands the test of time, the film won the Best Picture Oscar. William Friedkin's groundbreaking … Continue reading AFI #93 – The French Connection
