Work – Beyond Clarity

Restaurant Again

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve worked in an actual restaurant. The last one was Wishbone in Petaluma, a great little farm to table spot. Although the boat was more of a hotel setting, we still did a restaurant style service. Of course, there, the menu changed daily. But now, I’m back in theContinue reading “Restaurant Again”

Life Is What Happens…

…while making other plans. I like to live a lot. I go places, I do things, but I haven’t had much of a home life for many years. Now that I’m working a job that will keep me stationary, I actually can make other plans. Doing guest appearances in your own house has its drawbacks.Continue reading “Life Is What Happens…”

Holding the Line

Burning Man came and went again. I worked Point 1, the service entrance, and had a lot of time to enjoy the scenery and being outdoors. When I returned, I was happy to find my restaurant job offer in San Francisco to be still valid. I started a few days after I got back. ToContinue reading “Holding the Line”

Upgrade

Living a life with less stress was an unexpected upgrade. I wasn’t making tons of money, but I made my bills OK for the most part. I was visiting Canada periodically, working the boat, and working seasonally for Burning Man. It was the beginning of a transient lifestyle. I was still dealing with a lotContinue reading “Upgrade”

And Then I Came Home

I was told that the decision to send me back early had nothing to do with my performance, but a scheduling issue.

Week Two

And then it snowed.

Future Plans

Those who know me know I have a restless soul.

Week One

Strange as it may seem, this is actually a hospitality business.

The Next Adventure

Remote work, like boat work is kind of fluid. Being flexible is essential.

La Fin

By the time I post this, I believe we (I) will be done. Some of the planters are going back to the farm, but not enough to warrant a full-time cook. I’ve started looking at maps to plot my way home, and I’m looking forward to having a house, with a toilet, my own bedContinue reading “La Fin”