Travels
I've always been a fan of traveling. Lately, I've been doing it a lot. Nothing too major, mostly road trips. St. Louis for the weekend, Columbus on Saturday, Lebanon (OH) on Sunday. Starting in November, there will be more trips. Up to Michigan for a church interview with Caleb, and then to New Hampshire and Massachusetts for Thanksgiving.
This week I am working mornings everyday while my boss is on vacation. I'm trying to take the bus, but it makes people nervous when I ride at 6:30am, especially since it's been rainy lately. I don't mind though. Working this shift has been a journey of a different kind. My confidence in making business decisions is improving. I end up thinking on my feet a lot, but these decisions are getting better too. I like working here, now that I know what I'm doing. I like giving people a good drink and knowing that they will enjoy it 90% of the time (you just can't please some people, you know).
The weather has been traveling quickly from Summer/Indian Summer/why is it still 80?? to more acceptable autumn. This week has been cold, dark and rainy. Today is sunnier, but cold and blustery, but, with Halloween approaching, blustery is appropriate.
As we all know, the red sox have sailed into the world series with some outstanding offense. My only complaint is that the games start so late that I can't afford to stay up until they finish. Luckily, that didn't matter much last night, as the game basically ended in the 5th, which was when I headed to bed.
Daniel, the homeless man who can often be seen around the cafe, has become more resident this week. Homelessness looks different for everyone, and for Daniel it is more of a choice than unfortunate circumstances. It's frustraiting to come in at 6:30 in the morning and see him completely camped out on the porch. While I'm glad that he feels safe here, I would rather see him actually get real help, instead of just existing from day to day. Most people would consider themselves at rock bottom if they were in his condition, but he doesn't see it that way. Maybe its the alcohol, maybe its the schizophrenia or any number of other conditions. I don't know. But, as it gets colder, it will be harder to deny him.
On a completely different topic: Congratulations and Best Wishes to Meg and Jason!!
This week I am working mornings everyday while my boss is on vacation. I'm trying to take the bus, but it makes people nervous when I ride at 6:30am, especially since it's been rainy lately. I don't mind though. Working this shift has been a journey of a different kind. My confidence in making business decisions is improving. I end up thinking on my feet a lot, but these decisions are getting better too. I like working here, now that I know what I'm doing. I like giving people a good drink and knowing that they will enjoy it 90% of the time (you just can't please some people, you know).
The weather has been traveling quickly from Summer/Indian Summer/why is it still 80?? to more acceptable autumn. This week has been cold, dark and rainy. Today is sunnier, but cold and blustery, but, with Halloween approaching, blustery is appropriate.
As we all know, the red sox have sailed into the world series with some outstanding offense. My only complaint is that the games start so late that I can't afford to stay up until they finish. Luckily, that didn't matter much last night, as the game basically ended in the 5th, which was when I headed to bed.
Daniel, the homeless man who can often be seen around the cafe, has become more resident this week. Homelessness looks different for everyone, and for Daniel it is more of a choice than unfortunate circumstances. It's frustraiting to come in at 6:30 in the morning and see him completely camped out on the porch. While I'm glad that he feels safe here, I would rather see him actually get real help, instead of just existing from day to day. Most people would consider themselves at rock bottom if they were in his condition, but he doesn't see it that way. Maybe its the alcohol, maybe its the schizophrenia or any number of other conditions. I don't know. But, as it gets colder, it will be harder to deny him.
On a completely different topic: Congratulations and Best Wishes to Meg and Jason!!