My husband and I recently had a new experience that had been recommended to us by friends for decades. We had our first pedicure. For years friends had suggested we try it because they told us it was relaxing and a pampering experience. The fact that I have always had one of the ugliest pairs … More Eye of the Beholder
Some time ago, I had to use a public urinal. Before going further, it is important that I explain a little about urinal etiquette. Most men will recognize these rules but women may not be aware of these gender specific guidelines. When a man is standing at a public urinal, especially when the location has … More Urinal Etiquette
I worked on my own at the retail gig yesterday. Toward the end of my day while waiting for my replacement, I got a call to action by my bladder (a call which should be understood by anyone reading this). However, I continued to get customers and, as a result, kept putting off the call. … More OMG, Let me in!!
Today I shared my favorite retail story with a group of young men who were resting in the shoe department. Unfortunately, my manager overheard the end of the story and the words “weed” and “dope” were added to the list of words I’m not supposed to use with customers. A short note about my manager. … More Story Time
I thought I would share the story of my birth which is putting together information shared with me by my mother and embedded memories. As I started developing a consciousness in the womb I found I had everything I wanted and needed. It was warm, comfortable, all the food I could eat and I even … More On the Occasion of My Birth
This evening while working at my retail gig, it was busy but nothing that couldn’t be handled easily. That is until the gentleman I work with went to lunch. About five minutes later all hell broke loose. It was as if a city bus stopped right outside our department. First, multiple guys all wanted shoes … More Keep Em’ Moving
Miss Emmalyn is a regal woman I had the honor of knowing at my previous retail gig. She was working for the company before most of the younger employees were born. Although her preference would have been a schedule that allowed her to attend church on Sunday, she has never been given that accommodation. However, … More Miss Emmalyn
My husband Ed and I are proud gay men who have observed over the years a tragic affliction which is prevalent among our people. It is called obsessive compulsive decorating (OCD). Despite their best efforts, men with this affliction are not able to control the urge to decorate and redecorate the spaces around them. We … More The Heartbreak of OCD
This week at my retail gig I had a young man come up to my counter asking if I could ring up his purchases even though he didn’t have shoes. I explained that, because of my advanced age, there is very little I couldn’t do. I rang up his purchases which included some socks, a … More A Happy Customer
Characterized well by being named for a European capital, our friend Amsterdam is a true son of the south in the best traditions of good manners, elegance and gentility. We had a very nice time one New Year Eve enjoying the good conversation and camaraderie. At the appointed time, Amsterdam laid out a fabulous New … More New Years
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