Author Archives: MikeQ

LULU (and the I Ching)

Her name was Lorraine, but everyone called her “Lulu.”  She was a cute, sexy, bouncy sort of girl that everyone noticed when she walked in to apply for a waitress position. Phil, one of the bartenders at The Sunflower Café, … Continue reading

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“HOLD THAT CHAIR!” (Christmas bar stories)

I spent this past Christmas Day with Colleen’s family — what a great time and a wonderful meal.  (Colleen is a great cook . . . trays and trays of appetizers, followed by a twenty-pound turkey roasted perfectly, three kinds … Continue reading

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THE PERFECT STORM (the ending)

Back when I was working at The Sunflower Café I didn’t spend a lot of time dwelling on relationships.  Those of you in the business know what it’s like — everything happens so fast, and it’s non-stop. Bar relationships come … Continue reading

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THE PERFECT STORM (part two)

(This is the second part of the story, . . . the first part is here.) I was still thinking about Terri when I got up the next morning.  (Arrrggh, mornings . . .  I hate using the alarm clock.  … Continue reading

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THE PERFECT STORM (part one)

“OK, then you’ll be over tomorrow to shovel me out . . . ?” We were all drinking at 33 Dunster Street, the restaurant/bar that shared a back alley with The Sunflower Café. A big snowstorm was forecast for the … Continue reading

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