Cosmo's Food for Thought

Well we have a new team in place and I thank God for answered prayers.....Stan, Barbara and Kiki are our new 'faces'......I believe that we have begun a new phase in the continuation of building this 'Cafe'....As the quote goes "the help can make or break you"....We have been very fortunate to have had a staff that were all 'makers' and these new 'guys' are going to keep that going!.......This is the perfect time to build on all the efforts of those past and the ideas and enthusiasm of those present...... Some new names of our customers that I now have entered into my 'memory bank'  Jim, Bruce, Doug, Frank, Rich, Tony, Paul, Vicky, Mark and Lenny....Thanks to all for allowing me to share and for all your support and prayers......Happy Thanksgiving.....

December got off to a little rough start.....My back problem (spinal stenosis) kicked in and it has made for a very painful week....Trying to get our new team working together and preparing for the Cafe's first catered event this past Saturday was stressful.....Thanks to Ella Mae, who made the chocolate chip cookies and coffee cakes and stayed with me to set up and take down, all went well.....She has always been there for me and this time it was no different......I love her for all she does to support me even when she has her own set of responsibilities.... I need to thank Stan, Barbara & Kiki for 'hanging in' with me.....We had some very busy mornings & they proved they could withstand the pressure!.......We have new owners who have purchased the 'Pickard Building'......I don't know many details, but I can only hope that this will have a positive effect for us all......This business is still a 'work in progress' and while we have made some g...

We are 1/2 way through the week and have already endured some new challenges and opportunities!.........When my leg pain heals I will even be more 'ready to roll' into the new year!........We will be off and running with our new team and with more opportunities and all be equipped to hit the challenges head on!....With all the trials of running a small business this is still my passion.....We will continue to grow this 'Cafe' and make it a profitable and a worthy place to come and enjoy a meal for all....... We will introduce a new breakfast special that is a$1. savings off the regular menu price and we will feature it.... All Day...Everyday! This new 'Everyday Breakfast Special' will begin the first week of January...                  'Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich'                       ...

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Thank You & Happy New Year!

Well this past week was interesting to say the least.....It has been about 6 weeks or so that I have been experiencing a flare up from a condition called spinal stenosis ...It is a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves. This is usually due to the common occurrence of spinal degeneration that occurs with aging.....It can also sometimes be caused by spinal disc herniation, osteoporosis or a tumor. .....My first clue that I had this was about 2 1/2 years ago and I was treated at the Syracuse VA.....Lots of pain meds and physical therapy was what got me through that.....The pain I had was mainly down the left leg to just below the knee and the pain is almost beyond bearable....I recovered and began enjoying a normal life without the pain.....That is until just recently when it began again......The pain once again started in the left leg and about 3 weeks ago moved from there to the right.....Trying to run the 'Cafe' has been ...

Well the journey continues.....I even had to spend 2 nights @ the VA because the pain was so intense.... I was released on Sunday the 15th and have been home since and am trying to maintain the status quo.....My MRI attempt failed yesterday as it was impossible to lie on my back for 30 minutes.....So we are back to square one......Physical therapy after 2 sessions have also been stopped as the pain only seems to increase........If this sound like a plea for sympathy, it is not!.....If you are prone to praying than I humbly ask for them......I still consider my medical condition as a minor 'bump'.......I thank God for all He has provided for me and my family.....I am struggling with the business not 'taking off' as I had hoped and of course this back pain which is limiting my activity at the 'Cafe'....... But my faith is as strong as ever!......I believe that God is still molding me to become a better 'man' and this is all part of His plan and that He w...