Category Archives: Life on a Cocktail Napkin

ANOTHER CHARLIE on the M(B)TA

“Is this way good for you?” she asked innocently as she shifted her body a little to the left. With a playful tone, she broached the subject so easily it surprised me. This was a rather awkward position for us.  … Continue reading

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MEN with BRASS BALLS chasing GHOSTS

The day after Osama bin Laden was killed, John Bonaccorso (The Drowning Frog, The Chocolate Starfish) was at a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park.  Just before game time the announcer asked everyone to rise for a moment of silence. 34,000 … Continue reading

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GRANT’S TRIBUTE

Sorry for the delay on the new post . . . it’s in progress, I’m still gathering info.  It’s related to the events of this past week and it will be an interesting one, I assure you.  (Probably coming this Monday or … Continue reading

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TINA DELELLIS (Mrs. Johnny D)

Most restaurant workers don’t like their bosses.  Talk five minutes with anyone in food service and you’ll probably hear plenty about the egotistic son-of-a-bitch who makes their life hell. I’ve been lucky.  I’ve worked for some great owners and today I’d … Continue reading

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MIKE DALEY and JACK

On Sundays, I’m behind the bar for the Blues Jam at Johnny D’s — it’s not much money, but there’s always good music and good people. This past Sunday, regulars John (drummer) and Grant (guitar) played some rocking sets. Dan … Continue reading

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