SMALL BUSINESSMEN

SMALL BUSINESSMEN

SMALL BUSINESSMENEine kleine nock muckenstich RANGE: It is the custom of wealthy celebrities, when they are accepting awards and tributes, to thank “all the Little People behind the scenes.” Behind the Little People, in turn, are Small Businessmen. The...
THE RITCH DOCTOR

THE RITCH DOCTOR

THE RITCH DOCTORMidas Velbi RANGE: The Ritch Doctor does not limit his practice to the territory bounded by the first and eighteenth holes; nor does he operate exclusively above the no-parking zones in front of French restaurants. For if his bedside manner is a little...
THE HIGH INTEREST WRAITH

THE HIGH INTEREST WRAITH

THE HIGH INTEREST WRAITHUsurious horribilus RANGE: Anywhere between inexplicably expensive and temporarily exorbitant, the High Interest Wraith can be found on either the downturn or the upswing. Wherever a small deposit will hold or no serious offer is refused, he...
UNREAL ESTATE BROKERS

UNREAL ESTATE BROKERS

UNREAL ESTATE BROKERSVendores condominis fantastica RANGE: From coast to coast—and several hundred yards off shore—these cunning creatures can be found in almost any direction: down in the boondocks; between sliding hills and eroding beaches; on the side of a cliff;...
THE GIANT (ECONOMY SIZE)

THE GIANT (ECONOMY SIZE)

THE GIANT (ECONOMY SIZE)Caveat emptor RANGE: Suburban shopping centers, inner cities, across the river, over the tracks, under new management, out of stock. Long ago, the Giant En-celadus loomed o’er the isles of Greece. Today, the Giant (Economy Size) looms...