Back in Blacks

Well, I'm back in black. Literally. I've returned to the age old uniform of serving staff the world over. Black. Shirt, shoes, pants, apron, socks, under stuff... all of it, black.

Now I'm not complaining, not yet anyway. I quite like black and it likes me back, I think. But what if YOU were being threatened with a new "change" of uniform? Like to T-shirts? I'm so not down with this. Sure, lets all be more comfy in the warmer months, we can do that in black shorts/skirts & short sleeve shirts. Do they not have waiters in Florida who wear black AND serve outdoors?

You will all ( I use "all" as a metaphor for "both". LOL ) note that my rage/anger levels are not as taxed in my new place of employ. Maybe I'm still in that "honey moon" phase, even after four months. If I bitch about money, suffice it to say I started at the Cafe in December. The Cafe is in a shopping center, with lots of foot traffic and tons of parking. You get my drift? Now it's March and cold and the economy blows, which translates into low tip figures. My percentages are great, a point higher than the norm (the new norm, not the 15% one). Just gotta work on my turnover time, if the kitchen gods smile upon me, maybe.... Also, I pack in my 20 hour work week into two evenings, it was three, but my bones wouldn't stop giving me grief, so I knocked it back. While I may only work 20 some hours, I am gone from home from about 1:30 pm Friday afternoon until about midnight Sunday evening. It's a long drive, and lonely at best on a Sunday night, so I usually take a dog with me. And the way I figure it, if I have an accident, so long as there are no Cafe packages thrown about, my trusty canine companion will lick me into consciousness... unless otherwise involved in dining on Mom's Salmon Putenesca and broccoli rabe....

I will try my best to make drama out of thin air, for the sake of the blog, and for you, my adoring fan(s). I'm sure INS will make a showing at some point...

Until then , I bid you Adieu!

Bailing Out the WHOLE country

This was sent to me via e-mail. I Do not know its exact origins, if I did, I would send that person a gift basket and a huge thank you. You may not agree, but please, tell me WHY.

Thanks,
Jo




> >>
> >> I'm against the $85,000,000,000.00 bailout of AIG.
> >> Instead, I'm in favor of giving $85,000,000,000 to America in a We
> >> Deserve
> >> It Dividend.
> >> To make the math simple, let's assume there are 200,000,000 bonafide
> >> U.S.
> >> Citizens 18+.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man, woman and
> >> child.
> >> So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and up..
> >>
> >> So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billon that equals
> >> $425,000.00.
> >>
> >>
> >> My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a We Deserve It
> >> Dividend.
> >>
> >> Of course, it would NOT be tax free.
> >> So let's assume a tax rate of 30%.
> >>
> >>
> >> Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes.
> >>
> >>
> >> That sends $25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam.
> >>
> >>
> >> But it means that every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in their pocket.
> >>
> >> A husband and wife team has $595,000.00.
> >>
> >>
> >> What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your family?
> >>
> >>
> >> Pay off your mortgage - housing crisis solved.
> >> Repay college loans - what a great boost to new grads
> >> Put away money for college - it'll be there
> >> Save in a bank - create money to loan to entrepreneurs.

> >> Buy a new alternative fuels car - create jobs

> >> Invest in the market - capital drives growth

> >> Pay for your parent's medical insurance - health care improves

> >> Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean - or else

> >> Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including the folks
> >> who lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other company that is
cutting back. And, of course, for those serving in our Armed Forces.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> If we're going to re-distribute wealth let's really do it...instead of
> >> trickling out a puny $1000.00 ('vote buy') economic incentive that is
> >> being proposed by one of our candidates for President.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> If we're going to do an $85 billion bailout, let's bailout every adult
> >> U S
> >> Citizen 18+!
> >>
> >> As for AIG - liquidate it.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Sell off its parts.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Let American General go back to being American General.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Sell off the real estate.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it up.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Here's my rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn't.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Sure it's a crazy idea that can 'never work.'
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party!
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> How do you spell Economic Boom?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the $85Billion
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> We Deserve It Dividend more than do the geniuses at AIG or in
> >> Washington
> >> DC.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> And remember, The plan only really costs $59.5 Billion because$25.5
> >>
> >> Billion is returned instantly in taxes to Uncle Sam.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> What do you think?

Months later....

Hello to all my people! ok, so theres only a few of you left, but I still think of you all! Let me give you all the updates.
ME: I'm doing great, and have re-entered the work force with what I initially thought was going to be a part time job at a very successful string of salons/medical spas in my area. While I do enjoy the job, my hours are all over the map and I can never say with any certainty when I will be at work or at home, as my schedule is ever evolving into more hours at work than at home. But I'm well, and that's what counts.

The Hotel : sinister cupcake had broken up with uneducated owner, but I still see her car there, which he purchased for her, so I'm unsure as to the relationship status at this point in time.

Bathrobe guy's house: I never ever go there! I gave up robe guy's cleaning gig because of the job, I don't miss that gig at all!

Beasley & Single Guy: I still go twice a month to adore and give snackies to The Beas. ok, I look for dust too, but mainly I go to adore the Beas. Its all right Jeff, I adore you too, in my own fashion :)

DOGGIES: Tucker is back and sqirmy for love. His nose is getting gray hairs on it! glad mine isn't! LOL

HORSES: Ole Frank had a go with the vet last week, he's been under the weather for a while, guy as old as he is, its to be expected. 30 something for a horse is old. Nickademus is as comical and playful as ever.

NEW JOB: For a person who generally does not like the phone, its a test, but theres room for growth, so that makes me upwardly mobile! Aside from the hours & random shootings in the vicinity, its a pretty neat job, besides, I look sooooo good in red and black!

Thats all for now my friends, I hope all of you have a splendid holiday season, and may you all have the bestest new year ever!

Love,
The Cleaning Lady (retired)