Let me tell you about 'Guy'. His name is not actually Guy. At least, I don't know if that is his name. You see I don't know what his name is so in my head I nicknamed him Guy. I initially called him 'Friendly Asian Guy' but the departmental habit of shortening everything to acronyms … Continue reading Guy
Category: Life lessons
Stranger at the door
It was a Tuesday night and I had just begun my nightly ritual of merging my sentience with the couch while turning my brain to mush with television. Winter was not due for another few weeks but it had decided to put up an early show, whipping up a wind in the late afternoon which … Continue reading Stranger at the door
Pizza, beers, and tears
She started crying, right there in the local pizza restaurant and I didn't know what the fuck to do. I hadn't been mean or offensive. I hadn't lied or deceived her. I just told her the truth. The truth she very obviously did not like hearing. So I did the only thing I could think … Continue reading Pizza, beers, and tears
The need for moderation
The bus eased in to the station and I bolted out the door, forgetting to touch my card to cancel my trip but I had more important things on my mind than losing $10. I was about to lose my lunch all over the bus stop floor. And walls. The day had been like any … Continue reading The need for moderation
Jack Brumby 