I've been busy due to an abbreviated staff during a real bad year in Silver City. Between the recession--which always lasts longer in small towns--the loss of tourism due to the national media talking about, "The largest fire in New Mexico's history," constantly even though it was 100+ miles away, the usual 4 year downtown in retail and restaurant sales starting the July before every presidential election and the terrible holiday season via the national media constantly yelling, "Fiscal cliff!" We are down to our dishwasher Zach, Amberwind and I as the only full time employees and part time Chef Cody--who I share with Diane's Restaurant--and part time waitperson Dan. After six years of having her smiling face and beautiful singing voice we lost Teresa to her preferred job working at Mis Amigos Kennel--which has inspired her to go back to school to fulfill her dream of becoming a Veterinarian Tech. Scott left us after three years to pursue his dream of building a business of creating websites. We miss them both, though they have each jumped in to help us on holidays when we are too busy for such a small staff.
In other news, we are still working on a plan to be announced soon, both here and on Facebook.
Talking about Facebook--at this point I'm ready to keep it strictly for the business and ignore my personal site over privacy concerns. If your on Facebook and have a question for me please use the messenger service since it will preclude--at least until they change that as well--the whole world being able to read our exchanges. Anyone want to tell me if Google+ is any better on privacy? I've been reluctant to join since it could also turn out to be as bad as Facebook is.
Wishing all a Happy, Healthy and more Prosperous New Year.
"To Dine well is to Live well."-unknown. "Never doubt that the arts of food and conversation go hand in hand." "Chefs need a sense of humor. After all, what other art form, when done perfectly, is guaranteed to turn to shit after 24 hours."-Chef Shevek
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