It’s Valentine’s Day again – and if y’all remember it was because of a Valentine’s Day experience (a Valentine’s Day nightmare) that I started my blog in the first place. It’s two years later now…and things are real different because I’ve got an awesome girlfriend rather than…well, you can click on the link and find … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 2020 (part 1)
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The Rest of my First Week
My first day at the hotel went well. There was a lot to remember and get used to…this isn’t like any job I’ve ever had before, although the Gap did at least teach me how to deal with unhappy and difficult customers. We get those. On the third day I was working, the day Chris … Continue reading The Rest of my First Week
A New Pitcher for the Parrots (last part)
I do gotta admit that I had a talk with Keaton about the Parrots’ new pitcher Ryan and his story. Keaton’s the person I know who comes closest to Ryan’s kind of experience – although Keaton’s had this fun, adventurous life, and Ryan’s has been like a nightmare from the sound of it. “Why are … Continue reading A New Pitcher for the Parrots (last part)
A New Pitcher for the Parrots (part 1)
We’ve had a personnel change on the Parrots. It came as a big surprise a few weeks ago when Malik, our pitcher, told Josh that last season would be his last with us. He said his classes at Cal Tech were getting too demanding timewise. He said he was gonna miss playing with us a … Continue reading A New Pitcher for the Parrots (part 1)
My First Day at the Hotel
So the big day’s come and I’ve started my job at the front desk at the L******. Mr. Balsam called me last Thursday and told me to report for work on Monday. He told me I didn’t need to dress up, since they were going to fit me for a uniform as soon as I … Continue reading My First Day at the Hotel
Keaton’s 33rd Birthday
Keaton’s birthday was last Saturday the 25th, which meant an opportunity to give him shit for the way he gives me shit about me getting excited when my birthday is coming up. He’s not big on birthdays, but, if you’re gonna have a Block for a best friend, then you’re gonna have a big deal … Continue reading Keaton’s 33rd Birthday
Hunter Hunts a Job
I’m about to be unemployed. The Gap is closing our store on Colorado Boulevard – so I need a new job ASAP. Practically the only lead I had was the manager of the L******, who’s a friend of Adam and Allan’s. Adam sent him my resume, and Mr. Balsam asked me to meet with him … Continue reading Hunter Hunts a Job
Ok…what do I do now?
There’s some not so great news I haven’t told y’all, although I knew about it back in November: the Gap is closing the store I work at on Colorado Boulevard. We figure that the rent must have gotten too high: there are a bunch of stores that are closing around us, so we’re not blaming … Continue reading Ok…what do I do now?
Lucas Update: January, 2020
Although I’ve started working with Cody, that doesn’t mean that I’ve stopped coaching Lucas. Mrs. Andrews has me working with him twice a week sometimes, since team tryouts are coming up and Lucas is determined to be the starter at 2nd. I’ve been working him hard, but, truth be told, his game’s in dang good … Continue reading Lucas Update: January, 2020
Working with Cody
I met an 8 year old named Cody at Thanksgiving dinner over at Adam and Allan’s. He’s baseball crazy and was looking forward to playing catch with a real-live baseball player before dinner, but, unfortunately, our game got rained out. I went over to his house the following week, played a good game of catch … Continue reading Working with Cody
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