“When you gotta go, you gotta go.” -Dr. Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park Pointless confrontations occur in restaurants over petty issues all the time.  When I’ve bartended and someone came into the bar asking to use the washroom I always said yes and never cared. There are so many other things to worry about than caring…

When the MeToo phenomenon was at its height a movement in my city sprung up to highlight sexual harassment against local women. Unsurprisingly, much of the focus was on restaurants, bars, and male managers. Anyone who has spent time in the industry with at least half a brain knows how widespread disrespect against women in…

“In an Irish pub, you’re not just buying a drink, you’re buying a story.” -An old Irish proverb I have a messed up sense of humour. I’m that person who finds ridiculous, out of place, even stupid things, hilarious. Only my best friends share this humour, or more likely pretend to. My mom, who often…

“Work is the curse of the drinking classes.” – Unknown

“Did you fall asleep, or did you pass out?” -Eric “Ah ha ha ha ha, SHUT UP!” -Billy Madison I don’t discuss my sex life. Mostly because it’s personal, no one else’s business, and not a classy thing to do. Much like bartending and war, sex is often boring, sometimes terrifying, occasionally exciting, and often just…

“Eureka!” -Archimedes My roommate Bryon was a clever, business-orientated man, but often came up with ridiculous schemes to make money. I can’t remember all of them all but they included: -Divorce friendly housing (how would that even work?) -A dirt removal by summer and snow removal by winter business (hardly original) -A new political party…