Author Archives: MikeQ

HOWIE

At first, we thought he was just a little weird, one of the many off-beat characters in Harvard Square. He wasn’t a bad guy; sometimes he was even funny, doing or saying something that made everyone laugh. And when they … Continue reading

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FRESH STARTS/NEW ENDINGS

Happy New Year to everyone!  Let’s hope it’s a good one.  Now that the champagne bottle is empty and the noise-makers have bleated their last toot, here’s a few thoughts and resolutions that caught my eye–hope you enjoy them as … Continue reading

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EDDIE VEDDER IN THE HOUSE

What a World Series!  Great games, controversial calls, weird endings — and Boston won.  Perfect. But what was with all the Eddie Vedder references?  Apparently Pearl Jam has a new CD coming out, and during every night’s game they broadcast … Continue reading

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FUBAR (and then a beautiful moment)

Sunday, 10/13/13, 12:18 A.M. It’s never good to leave a bartender working alone on a slow night.  There’s too much opportunity to think. You  keep glancing at the clock, again and again.  You might listen to one of your customers, … Continue reading

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THE PROMISE OF SEX

Everyone knows there’s a lot of sex in the restaurant business.  It’s a promise that lures big crowds to the pick-up joints.  Even in a quieter place, anytime there’s drinking involved you’ll usually find at least some sexual undertones. And … Continue reading

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