I'm all for proper grammar and punctuation, but...

This lady just seems hellbent on being obnoxious. Yes, Starbucks' use of "tall," "venti," etc. is pretty ridiculous. But there's an easier option: If it annoys you that much, don't go to Starbucks. I love that the cops had to come and forcibly remove her. Her students probably hate her, too.

Also, you live in New York, lady--why the hell are you going to Starbucks for a bagel?!

Twin Cities Zinefest 2010 is almost here!

It's hard to believe, but Zinefest is almost here! Come on down to Stevens Square Center for the Arts on July 10 to partake in all the handmade goodness - and to get the second volume of She Must Be Having a Bad Day. I'm hard at work on it right now, and feel pretty good about it. There are a few more contributors this time around so you'll be able to read even more crazy tales of the food-service industry.

CAN'T WAIT!

STFU Parents

This blog has some amazing parents dining out with kids stories. Especially this one.

I believe in peace, bitch

In addition to the Heavens to Betsy song I posted earlier, here's another waitress-related song: Tori Amos' "The Waitress". While my interest in Tori Amos has waxed and waned over the years, there's no denying the power of her voice and her songwriting. This song especially is so minimalist yet so aptly conveys the rage and sarcasm in its lyrics. Hell, who hasn't wanted to kill a self-righteous coworker?

So I want to kill this waitress
She's worked here a year longer than I
If I did it fast you know that's an act of kindness

But I believe in peace
I believe in peace Bitch
I believe in peace
I believe in peace
But I believe in peace
I believe in peace Bitch
I believe in peace

I want to kill this waitress
I can't believe this violence in mind
And is her power all in her club sandwich

But I believe in peace
I believe in peace Bitch
I believe in peace
I believe in peace
But I believe in peace
I believe in peace Bitch
I believe in peace

I want to kill this killing wish
There're too many stars and not enough sky
Boys all think she's living kindness
Ask a fellow waitress
Ask a fellow waitress 

Madison Zinefest - October 2, 2010

If you're in the Madison area (or within reasonable roadtrip distance), check out the Madison Zinefest in October. Tables are free and there are still some available!

Translation

What you say: "Oh, I think we’re too full for dessert."

What your server hears: "I’m too embarrassed to order dessert and make a pig of myself in front of my friends, but I’m definitely going to hide in my pantry and gorge myself on Cherry Garcia and Double Stuf Oreos when I get home. But thanks!"

Twin Cities Zinefest 2010 announced!

Hey everybody! Twin Cities Zinefest 2010 (which in my humble, albeit completely biased, opinion is fantastic) has just been  announced. TC Zinefest is where it all started for me...my friend Karen convinced me to exhibit a few years ago, I made my first zine for the occasion, and the rest is history.

Twin Cities Zinefest 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
11:00 AM to 5:00 PMStevens Square Center for the Arts, 1905 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404.
Admission is free
More info at www.zinefest.org

If you're a comic artist/zinester who would like to have a table, get more info on participating here.