My parents told everyone I was a waitress, for nin…

nine years for this call. I laughed quiet, alone in my office with a cat and a deed and the faint smell of coffee. Christmas morning.

For the first time in 32 years, I did not go to my parents’ house. Instead, I opened the restaurant. Not for the public, for my staff.

A private Christmas brunch for the 12 people who knew me best. Rosa, Marco, Damon, continue reading …