Since last post, I started working again at Litchfield Books, I took a week of classes at Horry Georgetown Tech for HVAC, and Laura and I celebrated our one year anniversary. …Read the rest »

 

 Sabato Sara [26:36m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

I am very excited to present this new showcase: a short story about a waitress who must make an important decision before she runs out of time.

It is written and read by Jessica Ullian, a colleague from the 2007 fiction program at Boston University.

Jessica Ullian lives in Boston. Her work has appeared in the Boston Globe, as well as Vibe, Columbia, and Bostonia magazines.

 

 Home and Garden Section 7 [25:40m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

The garden party scene of Home and Garden.

First an update. Then some thoughts on my progress as a fiction writer. …Read the rest »

I would consider tonight my first real shift-shift. I kept up okay, didn’t screw up very badly, and even managed to earn a few compliments from the front of the house regarding the presentation of some plates. I know this isn’t a lot to brag about considering I’m making salads, but it would be a lie if I told you that I didn’t swell with pride when someone told me, “looks good, Roman.” That type of feedback is very important to me; I don’t think I’m alone in that. Don’t you all feel so much better about your job when someone tells you that you’re doing it well and recognizes your effort? …Read the rest »

Just got the good news that I am scheduled for five cook shifts next week and NO dishwashing shifts. Moving up in the world.