Category Archives: Vegetarian at the Bait and Tackle Shop
Teachings of Entitlement
It’s pretty common for people to come in, slap down money, and walk out. Sometimes I’ll follow them out to let them know they didn’t give me the amount they claimed. I’ve noticed another phenomena, though, which I ascribed to the poor and the addicted. Yesterday, however, a kid did this to me. Some young [...]
The Germans
Several weeks ago I was rather tickled by a very rigid and focused German who marched to my register and announced, “Fifty Dollars. Pump Four,” as stiffly handed me cash then marched back out. I giggled as though I was watching a summer vacation of Hogan’s Heroes. Of course, my memory of that show is [...]
In God We Trust
In ourselves, not so much. Which is why, of course, we should tattoo God’s word all over ourselves. The other day a tall, skinny WHITE fellow came in without his shirt on. I’m always a bit startled by the no shirt thing when I’m not directly sitting on a beach. What is that? To add [...]
Property Value
I noticed, for the first time, a gated community in our quiet hick town. I also noticed that behind the gate existed pre-manufactured homes. I think they call them modular homes rather than mobile homes. Either way… you can imagine my laughter.
Easy Living
A couple of down and out locals came into the shop to buy a few things. I’m assuming they’re down and out. Perhaps they just looked as such because of the lifestyle. The two inquired about a fishing license and the jumpy beau said, “Yeah, yeah. Let’s do it.” He obviously felt guilty about her [...]
The Whole Year Inn
I think, but I could be totally wrong, that I’m biting “The Whole Year Inn” from “Leaving Las Vegas” with Nicolas Cage. If I’m wrong, then I’m thinking of a Quinton Terrantino film perhaps themed around Elvis that I don’t quite remember. Regardless, The Whole Year Inn might as well be established right next to [...]
People Are Strange
When you’re a stranger. Seriously. I know that Jim Morrison loved the desert. That’s why I just don’t like him. I live dangerously close to the “high desert.” Recently, I gave my cd to a girl who said she writes. The local paper here felt like they were too “old” to write a review on [...]
Ring Tones
“…his phone began to ring and Bon Jovi began to serenade…”
What’s that Smell?
“Do fisherman pee in the lake?”
A Dentist Among Mountain Trash
When he returned he slapped on some metal and shouted about Obama-care saying “people sure aren’t going to be happy with him next year when they have to pay $200 a month for health care.
