My Encounter With Mandeep

It has been a long, long time since I've written a real blog. Since the pandemic days, in fact. But this warrants it. So there I was, going about my usual afternoon busywork at the AVN compound, when I hear a call from downstairs: "Hello?" I thought I heard my co-worker moving in that direction to see what was up, but then a few minutes later: "Hello?" Looked like it was gonna be up to me. So down the stairs I plodded, and immediately found myself face-to-face with a short, pudgy, balding man seemingly of Indian descent, whom I will call "Mandeep" for the purposes of discretion.  "Hello sir, is there somebody I can talk to here? This is the AVN?" he asked me. "Well yes, what do you need?" I asked. "I have traveled so far, I just need to talk with somebody who can help me," he implored. "OK ... what's happening? What's your question?" I persisted. "I want to find out how can I get into the industry?...

Newfound Appreciation for a Candy Classic

The other night, I decided to pick up an assortment of candies at Walgreen's, since they regularly offer a variety of my favorites that you can mix and match at 3 for $3 and, well, I was there. In debating what three candies I would choose, I found myself suddenly enticed by Boston Baked Beans. I have no idea when the last time I ate Boston Baked Beans was, but I sort of remember not liking them much. This particular evening, however, they unexpectedly looked delectable to me, and so I got them. Boy, was that the single greatest decision I have ever made in my entire lifetime. For they are exquisite. I should have expected no less from Ferrara Pan, the ingenious makers of the Chewy Atomic FireBall.


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