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'I thought I hated whiskey—'
When our brains get hijacked
Jul 10
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Eileen O'Connor
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Schlemiel! Schlimazel!
It wasn’t the first time we Laverne and Shirley’d our way through a rough shift, and it wouldn’t be the last.
Jul 3
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Eileen O'Connor
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June 2026
McManus Pride
This weekend, and always
Jun 26
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Eileen O'Connor
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30
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In the Knick of time
Never underestimate the focused energy of 8.5 million New Yorkers
Jun 19
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Eileen O'Connor
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When weirdness reigns, it pours
And it's always, always on a Sunday
Jun 12
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Eileen O'Connor
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An unexpected gift during a busy shift—
It was packed last Saturday, and as I rushed to the back with a tray of drinks, Fred, one of our Saturday regulars seated at the bar said, “When you…
Jun 5
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Eileen O'Connor
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May 2026
'Hey, nice jugs!'
I used to hear that a lot back in the day
May 29
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Eileen O'Connor
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I was in a pissy mood
I was struggling at the start of my shift on Saturday: I was already overtired and just physically getting to work had been difficult; I rode my bike…
May 22
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Eileen O'Connor
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"You're an evil witch, you poisoned my drink and I'll see you in court!"
(And how was your Mother's Day?)
May 15
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Eileen O'Connor
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A concerned coaster
I was pouring a Stella when a man sitting opposite the taps coughed, then shoved the coaster across the bar towards me.
May 8
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Eileen O'Connor
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“I’m watching The Night Agent and look what popped up!"
My friend Katherine texted from Australia, adding: "Why don’t they ever cast you?”
May 1
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Eileen O'Connor
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April 2026
'No—don't touch that!'
I was clearing their plates and reached for a stray fry lying on the bar...
Apr 24
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Eileen O'Connor
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