Business has just about totally died at the restaurant. The owner printed up some "Buy an entree, get a free drink" coupons, and I was so desperate for tables tonight (actually, it was more because the weather was beautiful), that I took a lap around Fells Point and handed them out. This got a couple of people in, and hopefully it will get a couple of more people in tomorrow and over the next few weeks, because I had all of one table tonight, and made $16 before tipout. That really sucks. I think we got four tables all night, divided amongst three servers. Ugh.
On the positive side, the owners sat around tonight planning the rehab of the place, which is set to begin very soon; they even had paint samples for the walls. While I've heard for years about an expansion or a rehab, it's never gone this far. Here's hoping it happens. They're changing the bottom floor into a more casual space with a bar and a tap, and I think that could bring in a lot more money. I hope.
As it is, rent is due in a week and I was hoping not to dip into my meager summer savings just yet to pay for it. It looks like I'll have to, though.
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I was able to listen to Jill Carter and Keiffer Mitchell live on the Ed Norris show the other day. I have to admit that both candidates impressed me. I don't know much about them, but I have made up my mind that I will not be voting for Sheila Dixon. Besides the fact that she is part of the O'Malley administration that I just got totally sick of towards the end, she also just comes across as a major dingbat.
My love affair with Baltimore is on the rocks right now. The crime seems worse than ever and I no longer have that feeling I had for years that the people are working together towards something good. The city feels splintered, and needs a real leader to get us out of this baltimore murderland mindset, and that person isn't Dixon. Both Carter and Mitchell had impressive moments in the debate, and I look forward to casting my vote to one of them this September 11.
Though, to be honest, I wish those "Ed Norris running for mayor" rumors had turned out to be true.
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Another great workout today, giving me seven days in a row. I changed into my other athletic shoes, and was able to pop off two miles without stopping, and that felt good.
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2 comments:
Epiphany, I've just stumbled across your blog for the first time. But, I'm cetain I will continue to check back because I like what I've read and share many of your sentiments. I stumbled across your blog because I've taken an interest in the Baltimore mayor's race and I was searching for information about the candidates. I also heard Carter and Mitchell on the Ed Norris show. I thought Carter was head and shoulders above Mitchell. She sounded sincere and he sounded like a typical politician. I admit that I leaned her way before I heard them together on the show. But after listening, I was clear that if you don't like Dixon, Mitchell is just as bad if not worse. I really felt that she would do more to fix what's wrong with the city, particularly the schools than the others. Anyway, I will pay very close attention in the coming weeks and months. If you like Ed Norris, Carter has said she'd use him as a consultant.
http://www.baltimoresun2.com/talk/showthread.php?t=104744
Keep the faith.
Now that I am forced to question Keiffer's ethics, with $40,000 from his campaign account stolen for personal use, I will definitely be voting for Jill Carter and I urge everyone to do the same. Dixon and Mitchell are shady.
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