Anecdotes

“Want some?” “No thanks. I’ve sworn off antibacterial hand gel.” “Why?” “I met this dude who researches infectious diseases,…

“Waiter, what is the greatest commandment in the Restaurant?” The Server replied: “Love the One who serves with all…

While working on a taxing project for my graduate program. “I have so many projects that are already due…

Overheard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “I don’t get it.” “What’s not to get?” “Why is this art?…

December in New York City: January in New York City: UPDATE! One hour later. The carnage is out of…

Part of my jury selection questioning today. “So you’re from Bolivia…Boliv…” “Bolivar, Missouri.” “Near St. Louis?” “Not really. It’s…

“I’ve heard that publishing a book is like giving birth. Is that true?” “Well, I haven’t given birth yet,…

  To the fit young man with big dangly earrings and a tiny striped tank who was ranting on…

“Oh!” I said, pointing to a phone booth partially hidden by a bush. “That one’s extra cool because it’s camouflaged.”…

It can sometimes take awhile to feel at home in a new place, particularly when the place is an…