Lobster Tales

Friday cometh, dragging May 2015 into our midst!  Fish Day, another popular moniker served (inadvertently according to lore and various websites) to support the fishing industry in at least one peninsular country that dips more than its toe into the Mediterranean Sea.

“What’s that have to do with the price of tartar sauce?”

I thought a filet of trivia might boost the current in your body of water.  Keep your scales on. I’ll wriggle out of this minor distraction in two shakes of a fish’s tail.

I know, but what do you expect for the end of a long and arduous week?  If you expect lobster you should consider calling ahead.

Did you hear the story of the couple who decided to try the new upscale restaurant in the trendy part of the city?  There were two specials on the menu.  One was filet of sole.  When the husband decided he wanted the sole his wife was taken aback because he refused to eat fish at home.  When she asked him, within earshot of the waiter, since when did you decide to eat fish?  He announced in his best James Brown “Cause I’m a soul man!”  The wife rolled her eyes and made a comment that was barely audible.

“I’d like a lobster tail.” She announced to the waiter who had approached their table. The waiter deciding to play along.

“Well there once was this lobster who walked up to this beautiful basket filled with goodies.  After gorging himself on the bounty he fell asleep.  When he awoke he found himself in hot water!”

The husband thought the adlib humorous and began to laugh.  The wife, not one for such things looked crossly at the waiter before announcing, “Young man, if you had any sense you’d take that order to the kitchen before you act yourself out of a tip!”

The waiter jotted down the balance of the order; attempting to stifle a laugh.  When the couple was alone again the wife laughed about the episode.  By the end of the evening the discord between the server and the customers had been repaired – all’s well that ends well.

“What’s that got to do with anything?”

You never know when you’re going to become embroiled in a difficult situation.  How you react speaks volumes about your composure and strength of character.  Some people are destined to push your button.  See if you can push back in a non-confrontational way.  I think you’ll enjoy the way the next scene in the drama unfolds.

Have a wonderful Friday wherever life takes you.

Love and hugs, Nikki DeCaro