Two younger adults, a woman and man, are sitting in the Panera at Crossgates Commons. After an accounting of many drunken escapades, the woman concludes:
"What people don't understand is that it's totally accepted in my profession to be drunk at work -- or to leave work and come back drunk."
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I think it's so cool that Ashley Dupre is humble enough to eat at Panera in Crossgates Commons. She must still have some Albany-based clients.
... said Kate on Dec 1, 2008 at 2:19 PM | link
Geez, I didn't know the '50s were considered a profession.
... said Carl on Dec 1, 2008 at 2:46 PM | link
Their escapades didn't happen to include mounting a certain sculpture horse, did they?
... said Danielle on Dec 1, 2008 at 3:37 PM | link
It's a real step forward that the Albany Police force is hiring women.
... said chrisck on Dec 1, 2008 at 4:01 PM | link
what were the state political staffers doing way up by crossgates?
... said Glenna on Dec 1, 2008 at 9:49 PM | link
It's funny, because we civil service employees usually get drunk on Pearl Street at lunchtime; Colonie is like the Elysian Fields to us.
... said B on Dec 1, 2008 at 11:37 PM | link
Just the other day at my job I wasn't feeling great. As a solution my boss got me a shot of espresso vodka. I can understand where she's coming from.
... said Lola on Dec 2, 2008 at 9:34 AM | link
Is that a solution as in an answer to a problem, or a solution as in something you would soak in? Because soaking in an espresso vodka solution would be an excellent solution as well.
... said B on Dec 2, 2008 at 11:28 AM | link
I can't believe you guys overheard me talking and you didn't even have the decency to say hello. Oh, what, my clear plastic heels & leopard skin pants were too intimidating? Well, la de freaking dah your majesty!
... said Pantaloons on Dec 2, 2008 at 1:24 PM | link