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November
Corporate Boos And Compliments
10
November
To the surgeon who restored my sight…
Dr. Kerry Assil is a leading eye surgeon who figured out that I didn’t need to wear glasses anymore. After surgery, I woke up to 20/20 eyesight. It was a miracle. A mere letter hardly seems enough, but I want him to know I am eternally grateful . Please Share
8
November
Customer service after a parking overcharge.
The hotel was almost empty when we left. We’d been there since mid-afternoon and the poolside service was done, the lovers were gone, and only we remained. When Ian and I went out to collect our cars, the parking attendant said it would be $25. even though we’d been there since lunch. “New policy,” he…
8
November
A ride to a final resting spot…
We had limited time to get from the Honolulu Airport to see my late sister Kitty’s final resting spot. We rented a limo so we wouldn’t have to get a rental car and lose valuable time — and Scott ably grabbed us from within the airport, wheeled us through the Agriculture inspectors (no pineapples!) and…
6
November
A “greeter” with a big heart.
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6
November
Sunglasses in Hawaii.
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21
October
A 25-cent Orange Martini with a smile.
Darrell’s been at Antoine’s in the family business for three generations… or was it four? Was it two Orange Martinis I downed, or three? For 25-cents a drink, I lost count. I’m not usually one who powers booze down in the afternoon, but hey, we were in New Orleans … with our friends Ted &…
4
October
Closet queen.
Kimberly came over to assess what I have, what I need, and what I like. My tastes range from leather pants to python dresses, Forever 21 lime green blouses to Lanvin party dresses. I go to Catholic Church-related events, Jewish holidays, art gatherings, “America’s Funniest Videos” parties, theatre downtown, movies at the AMC. We assessed,…
4
October
A table crumber from a waiter… and non-crummy service.
We had a loud dinner at Fleming’s Steakhouse — when Jamie connected up with her little brother Justin… and between the big bites of chocolate cake drizzled with caramel (Justin) and the butterflied steak (Jamie), we had a great evening. It was heightened by our very attentive — and forgiving — waiter, Eric. When Jamie…
4
October
The “Sunshine Boys” and the two Glorias.
“The Sunshine Boys” — a play at the Ahmanson Theatre — seemed like a production my friends Gloria G. and Gloria S. would enjoy. I asked Greg to join us when Vin had a business dinner, and together we trooped off downtown in hellish after-work traffic. Danny DeVito was sensational, and even though the script…