Recent Blogs: ASS PARADE had just turned 18, and didn't as yet own my own car. Which was one of the reasons I had taken on a near full-time job while still attending school. I was in hopes of eventually saving up enough money to buy one, even though I knew it wouldn't be anything even near what I really wanted to own. Still, 'wheels' meant a certain amount of freedom and independence from having to rely upon friends. Though Nick was never one to complain as he more than willingly took us everywhere we, or I needed to go in his car.
One of the nice things about living in a small-sized community, was you pretty much knew everyone who lived there. Especially as most if not all, eventually made their way into "Ernie's & Eva's" Grocery store as everyone knew it to be called.
Most of the time, Nick and I were the only night-clerks available, along with Denise the checker, and Eva herself who helped out if things ever got busy. Which they rarely if ever did. There was one other younger guy who generally worked during the days, though he sometimes worked nights if either Nick or I had the night off for whatever reason. I didn't mind working there either. I made pretty good wages for what I did, and the work wasn't all that bad. Stocking shelves, sweeping up the occasional mess, and helping most people out to their cars with their groceries wasn't a bad way to make a living, especially for a young kid with a goal in mind for himself.
