Just the other day the NY Post informed readers that there was a new defining term, JuBu -- Jewish Buddhist, in vogue. Another has popped up, used by Carolyn O’Laughlin, a college teacher, in an op-ed piece in today’s edition: Snowplow Moms, those who will eliminate any obstacle in a child’s path.
As I stepped into Delmar Pizzeria this afternoon there was a rhubarb underway. A short, muscular customer was having words with the thin young man behind the counter. The moron felt it was his turn to order and was too pig-headed to realize another customer was there to pick up something ordered earlier. He was acting like a giuche and the employee wasn't any better. Instead of walking away or taking a break, he got stupid and taunted the idiot, and told one of the owners to Stahte zeet, shut up, that is. A couple of big young men seated at a table got up and approached the cretin. He was undaunted, threatening anybody who would dare put a hand on him. He challenged the guy behind the counter to step outside and went out himself. A few minutes later he returned and the argument resumed, and the guy behind the counter had the temerity to use the term "wife-beater." The boob punched at a cup that had been placed on the counter and soft drink flew everywhere. Worse thing was, his wife and kids were at a table and the younger son began to cry. He again left, making threats. His family followed. The cops were summoned. In a matter of minutes four cars responded. A couple of employees went outside and soon a cop was standing in the middle of Sheepshead Bay Road, gun drawn, pointing it an SUV. The nincompoop, cowed, exited the vehicle and stood leaning against a parked car, uncuffed, the officer beside him. At that point I finally got my two slices and exited. It is amazing how stupid some people can be and how a situation can escalate. If I were the owner, I'd fire the guy behind the counter. Only thing is, he might be a relative, perhaps even his son.
Other than that, it was a great day. My most faithful customer, Marie, said she loaned Close to the Edge to her friend Gina, who read it in one night and raved about it. Of course, that got me all misty. And then Marie said she wanted a copy of A Hitch in Twilight for Gina, the fourth time she has bought one for a friend. Thanks, my dear, and also to the gentleman and lady who purchased a total of four books in Russian.
Vic's 4th Novel: http://tinyurl.com/bszwlxh
Vic's 3rd Novel: http://tinyurl.com/7e9jty3
Vic's Website: http://members.tripod.com/vic_fortezza/Literature/
Vic's Short Story Collection (Print or Kindle): http://www.tiny.cc/Oycgb
Vic's 2nd Novel: http://tinyurl.com/6b86st6
Vic's 1st Novel: http://tiny.cc/94t5h
Vic's Horror Screenplay on Kindle: http://tinyurl.com/cyckn3
Vic's Rom-Com Screenplay on Kindle: http://tinyurl.com/kny5llp
Vic’s Short Story on Kindle: http://tinyurl.com/k95k3nx
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