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Good Humor Man
It hasn't been too often that I have been able to take
absolute pride in the titles given to me by my employers. Being called
the "porter" at a hotel is slightly above humiliating. Especially since
I don't get tips. For goodness' sake, bell-hops get tips. Just because I
don't have to wear that stupid little tailored uniform with the bow-tie
and "I'm-an-idiot" hat, doesn't mean that I am not in financial need.
And, being called the "mail-boy" at GE wasn't exactly a walk down the
red carpet either. Then again, they lied to me from day one, but that's
another story.
I have been proud to wear the titles of Shipping Manager and Frontline
Supervisor (take a guess as to why), and I also LOVE my title as waiter
(some of the most fun I've ever had at work). It's also pretty cool to
be called a fitness coach at the YMCA. If only the members knew...and
some of them do after having seen me work out.
There is one job title, though, that really made me proud once it was
bestowed upon me. With the recent revamping of the greatest website you
will ever find (somethingmonthly.com of course), there was also some
restructuring in the ranks of the staff. There was much fighting and
confusion as we grappled for power. Many tears were shed and much blood
was spilled. But when all was said and done, after I had dried my eyes
and bandaged my wounds (you should see the other guys--not a scratch), I
was given the dubious honor of being the staff Humorist. This really
made me feel good. This meant that the guys think I am pretty funny.
As I have pondered the title over the last month, the question kept
rising in my head, "SM thinks you're funny, but what about the readers?"
For weeks this query has boggled my mind and really made me wonder if my
readers simply read because it's a part of the bigger picture or if it
is a deliberate action to click on my link.
Finally, it hit me. The answer to my question was the question itself.
SM thinks I'm funny. It doesn't matter if anyone else does. We have said
many times from day one, if it makes the four of us laugh, then it's
good enough to print. And if you don't laugh along with us, it's not our
problem.
Irreverent. Arrogant. Always funny. Always right. Original thoughts
available here! That's Something Monthly. And that's why I am the Good
Humor Man. (Actually-I love ice cream...and THAT"S why I am the Good
Humor Man.)
See you in July!
SM.com/BeeboLand Restaurant Review
For your casual dining pleasure, try
O'Charley's Bar and Grill.
Whether you are on a date, a business lunch, or just want to step out
for a bite to eat, O'Charley's
has something to offer the entire family.
Entering the restaurant leads you into a large open foyer/waiting area
with old black and white pictures on the walls and a few benches
available for sitting while waiting for your table.
The layout is not your typical sports bar, the bar is an almost
completely closed off room with TVs and stools at the bar or tall
tables.
The food is pretty standard as far as today's restaurants go. Burgers
and sandwiches, steaks, soups and salads, and chicken platters fill the
three page menu.
The Beebo recommendation of the month for
O'Charley's is:
House Salad w/ Ranch or Thousand Island
Chicken Tenders
Baked Potato (Loaded--butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon bits)
your choice of drink: sweet tea or soft drink (Pepsi products) |
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Poetry Corner |
"June"
Storm clouds burst
softball game cancelled
cook-out moved indoors
such is life
in Virginia summers
such is life in BeeboLand
The moon appears
you can see
a billion stars tonight
clouds are gone and
such is life this
Virginia summer night
Life not so in BeeboLand
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