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
Category: Politics and Law
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
Aunt Hillary’s Pancakes or Uncle Obama’s Rice?
Like most folks in DC, I didn’t have much work scheduled yesterday. I did go downtown to my office around three in the afternoon to meet with a couple of foreign clients, but not much else was going on. I had given my private secretary the day off, of course, and scheduled that single appointment… Continue reading Aunt Hillary’s Pancakes or Uncle Obama’s Rice?
Tickle Me Cash Flow
It snowed again today here in Washington, setting off the usual state of irrational panic in the populous. I had gone in to work downtown very early in order to accommodate a client who, like a great many in this city, confuses getting out of bed at five a.m. with virtue and productivity. He’s in… Continue reading Tickle Me Cash Flow