It was just another day in the life at the office – the regular same old, same old – until the phone rang. It was my nephew Jason. Jason: Uncle Tom, I’ve got to chew the fat with you. Tom: How many times do I have to tell you not to call me “Uncle Tom?”… Continue reading They Plagiarize Allegiance
Author: tomcollins
Will There Be Blood?
I didn’t really want to accept Roscoe’s invitation for Cerise and me to party with him at Dick Cheney’s Undisclosed Location the night of Valentine’s Day. When I told Cerise, though, she seemed to be convinced that visiting a place that calls itself “the most exclusive Washington nightclub that’s not in Washington” would be fun.… Continue reading Will There Be Blood?
A Bitter Pill to Swallow
Early Thursday afternoon, I was visiting Biagio’s up at du Pont Circle, planning ahead for Valentine’s day. I know Cerise is very fond of the exotic chocolates at Biagio’s, and I wanted to make sure that a selection of the best was on order for the 14th. But to my surprise, who should I find… Continue reading A Bitter Pill to Swallow
Yet Another Halfwitted Options Orgy!
I had just returned to my office from lunch Friday and was looking forward to getting some work done during a prolonged period of undisturbed time when Veronica plunked down in front of my private secretary and demanded to see me. I said send her in, of course. What else could I do? “Whatever it… Continue reading Yet Another Halfwitted Options Orgy!
Vive La Whizzers Grenouille
Cerise and I slept in on Sunday, arising around nine for a breakfast of cage-free eggs Benedict, broiled organic giant pummelo with Barbados turbinado, home made miniature almond croissants, cappuccino and Taittinger mimosas with blood orange juice I squeezed with my own, bare hands. After that, we went back to bed. When we finally made… Continue reading Vive La Whizzers Grenouille