I had a doctor’s appointment the other day. A while back I had a funny-looking dark spot on my toe. Fearing gangrene or some other horrific condition, I hurried to the clinic. The spot turned ou… more →
Dingleberry Gazettebeastard wrote 4 days ago: I had a doctor’s appointment the other day. A while back I had a funny-looking dark spot on my … more →
beastard wrote 6 days ago: Part of the fun of working downtown is dealing with the wide variety of people. They don’t jus … more →
beastard wrote 1 month ago: While I’m not religious or particularly superstitious, I firmly believe in What Comes Around G … more →
beastard wrote 2 months ago: The air in the stock room/office turned blue. “Where are my motherfucking bananas?” I lo … more →
beastard wrote 2 months ago: I’ve been on an extended run at work. Two planned surgeries and an unexpected one left us shor … more →
beastard wrote 4 months ago: Working at a store downtown has its perks and drawbacks. I write about the drawbacks frequently, but … more →
beastard wrote 5 months ago: Gotta love instant karma. There’s been a wave of rudeness in the customer service world, with … more →
beastard wrote 5 months ago: “Your store stinks!” That was an effeminate fellow’s salutation at work the other … more →
beastard wrote 5 months ago: It seems like a same-thing-different-day situation, that work thing. Human behavior doesn’t su … more →
beastard wrote 7 months ago: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Just when I think I’ve seen it all, som … more →
beastard wrote 7 months ago: Ah, another gorgeous Sunday morning, which means it’s time for work. Oh joy. I loved having Su … more →
beastard wrote 9 months ago: I was raised not to brag. My parents (and later Def Leppard) preached Action! Not Words! Those who c … more →
beastard wrote 9 months ago: MinceMeat. He’s an older guy, with mental issues and extreme drug issues. We call him that bec … more →
beastard wrote 9 months ago: What a bust. Portland’s affection for Mardi Gras has grown over the last few years, as have th … more →
beastard wrote 10 months ago: What is it with people these days? I’ve been witness to, and the recipient of, a lot of bad at … more →
beastard wrote 11 months ago: It’s time to broach a malodorous subject. Be thankful you are reading this from afar. For the … more →
beastard wrote 11 months ago: The city of Portland has been under siege. A giant blanket of white powder has covered the town. I h … more →
beastard wrote 1 year ago: I deal with all races, classes and walks of life at work. If I see a color, it’s green. I … more →
beastard wrote 1 year ago: The silence was almost deadly at work yesterday, and it had nothing to do with beans or cabbage. The … more →