Twelve Tables

doctor, thus how extravagant it was of hers to come and wish me well? But she had come and she had wished me well. And once she had done so, she had left. When the examining room door had closed behind her, for reasons beyond me, I hopped off the table, went to the door, cracked it, and watched her grow small down the long, sterile hallway, until the corner took her. Soon after she had left, my doctors, Dr. King and two others whose names elude me, came into the examining room. I dubbed…

waiting for our table to be called, you are able to eat free peanuts. The peanuts where in an old century barrel that gave off a wood like aroma. The peanuts must be good because, shells filled the floor, and I had to see if they was as good as everyone says. They were a little oily with the right amount of sweetness to them, but the restrained taste hits your mouth leavening you wanting more. The time flew by and before we knew were directed to our table. She us at a round table that gave us…

their disabilities, this gave us the idea of what experience the device should provide in the final product. The final decision was to give the ladies at table two a dining experience that would feel like home. Some of the problems that were taking away from the overall dining experience was the constant struggle of the footrest under the table, and the height of the wheelchair preventing them from enjoying their meals. After trying many different…

You bring your lunch back and find a seat at a table in the break room with one of the few coworkers with whom you can still carry on a conversation. While making small talk, and gulping down your cheeseburger, you see another coworker walk by the door and make some reference to their disheveled appearance correlating with their absentminded work performance. Your coworker puts their fork down and folds their hands on the table and leans toward you saying, “You know his wife is really…

Do you ever wonder why things turn out the way they do: why the colors of the leaves change when the season turns from summer to fall, or why someone can be treated so awfully, yet still continue to love that person with all their heart ? “The sense of wonder speaks of our hunger to be moved, to be engaged and impassioned with the world and take pleasure in it, attuned to it and fascinated by it” (7 Ways to Spark Your Sense of Wonder). It is Ted Kooser, an American poet and a Pulitzer Prize…

to our table and it was not even set yet. The table looked as if all they did was removed the dirty dishes and set the table top book back up. There were still water rings on the table. A thick layer of butter covered the one end and chunks of food were all over it. The seats were just as bad as the table and I had to use my hand to brush off the seat in order to sit down. The host apologized for there being no silver wear on the table and got us some. She never said anything about the table or…

Minibars: A mini-fridge-bar is a small, private refrigerator placed in hotel room to contain alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. It is found in high-priced hotel rooms. Its size varies but mostly it is not more than 5.5 cubic feet. The room's guests can take an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage or snack at any time during their stay and they pay bill of these items after they leave the hotel. The bar is loaded mostly with small bottles of alcoholic beverages, juice, and soft drinks. It also…

My grandmother Norine Revino was a young girl who had recently moved to Hawaii. On the historic morning of December 7, 1941, she was playing in the backyard of her temporary naval residence without a care in the world. That morning would soon turn into ninety minutes of complete horror. "Yesterday, December 7, 1941- a date that will live in infamy- the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan...No matter how long it may…

“Santa.” “What?” “Call me Santa.” “… What do you want from me, Santa?” she repeated. “See those gifts?” He pointed to a table in the corner, stacked with toys and appliances. “Wrap them. I’ll be back with more.” Suddenly the Christmas-y tentacles reached out and dug into Dianna’s pockets, taking her and her boyfriend’s wallets. “What are you doing? Please, that’s all of my boyfriend’s Christmas money!” “I’m sure he’ll be happy to know it was used to for good. Have fun with the elves.” He…

Besides being a day to stuff our faces and fall asleep in the middle of the afternoon, Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and give thanks for all of the wonderful things in your life. While it may be obvious that you should be thankful for your health, family, and that winning scratch-off you found in the parking lot (hey, 16 bucks is 16 bucks), you should also be thankful for your loyal customers who have been bringing you business for years. By taking the opportunity this Thanksgiving to thank…