100 Word Challenge: Wash

September 19, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

It’s laundry day at the House of Roberts and on rare occasions that can mean, “payday.” The menfolk, for whom I will still wash dirty clothes, are negligent in turning tees right-side out, unbuttoning shirts, and emptying pants pockets. In the past I would mention these niceties but it’s never made a difference. So… if […]

On strike

October 22, 2014.Reading time 1 minute.

The staff is on the verge of mutiny. The hours are insane, and the pay? That is non-existent. Forget a raise in minimum wage when there is no wage. It’s Work for Food around here. There are too many bosses, and too many demands on limited time and resources. Key skills needed for this job […]

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