HappHollowTurkeyMas.....

 

 Well the ups & downs of operating this Cafe continue.  We had a couple of very good weeks and than a couple of not so good.  You would think I would be able to deal with that yo yo affect after 2 years, but unfortunately I'm not quite there yet.  I still continue the journey though & do not give up easily.  Maybe I am stubborn, proud, won't be defeated, or just simply love what I do & will persevere until I can't physically & must call it a day.  However, if God can keep me upright I won't stop until He gives me the word to.
    It's almost Halloween & 'folks' can't find enough ways to spend money.  Now I am all for the 'kids' having fun, but as with everything we seem to do now a days, it has become another commercial economic engine & this one now takes us directly into Christmas.  Oh, Thanksgiving is just a 'pit stop' or 'bump' in the road for which 'folks' who are in the retail trade can not even expect that day off with family & friends anymore.  Just look @ Walmart, Macy's & JC Penny's, the parade begins & this is just the beginning.  Christmas music is being played, stores have decorations up & the sales pitches have begun.  Wow what is happening!   I love the Holiday Season & especially Christmas as much as most, but this is now a 3 month sale-a-thon which beckons the consumer to spend until they are either broke, exhausted or both.  I can only pray that we will come to our senses & really start to enjoy this upcoming time of the year for where joy & promise abounds.
     If I sound a little 'preachy' today please forgive me.  I am just older & yes maybe somewhat wiser & years of experiences have given me much to compare.  I was also 'caught' up in the commercialism of Christmas time so I understand it, but I also would be foolish if I did not condemn it, because I do..... Some might say that hey you started out talking business & sales is that what you are all about too?  Please let me set you straight.  I operate this Cafe because it is my choice for earning a living.  Anyone who knows me would never say I am money driven or greedy.  I am a small businessman who has no stockholders & is only trying to make a living for my family & keep the bills paid.  To make a sale any sale just to boaster the bottom line is not what I want.   I am looking to build this Cafe with great food & value.  'Folks' need to eat & when they have the desire, time & money, I (we) will be waiting to do our thing no matter the season......
     Thanks for allowing me to share & for all your prayers & support.