by betty | Aug 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Question 5 in Massachusetts – What is it all about? Servers should make a full minimum wage with tips on top. In November voters in Massachusetts will be asked a question. Should tipped restaurant workers in the Commonwealth make the full minimum wage with tips...
by betty | Dec 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Jan 18, 2022 On December 16, 2021, at 10 o’clock at night, my husband and I embarked on a journey, cramming our lives into a Volvo station wagon as we bid farewell to our Alameda, California home. The movers had swept through the house the day before, leaving remnants...
by betty | Dec 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Mar 29, 2022 The aftermath of the pandemic has prompted a reassessment of careers among restaurant workers. Many have left the industry, some have ventured into entrepreneurship, while those who stayed emphasize the need for a cultural shift to entice people back into...
by betty | Dec 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
#Blacklivesmatter#Blm#Culturechronicles#Cultureshock May 20, 2022 Upon entering the dry cleaners, a lawn sign grabbed my attention – “406 Back the Blue.” In my few months in Montana (the 406), I’ve faced cultural shocks, from the weather...
by betty | Dec 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
#Huluthebear#Restaurantculture#Thebear Jul 05, 2022 A Realistic Portrayal A week ago, Hulu released a new series called “The Bear”, a story about — well, what is it about? Restaurants? Chicago? Family? All of that. There’s much to unpack here, honestly. For...
