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Infectious Environment

Bartenders should get hazard pay. We are exposed to hundreds of people and the millions of nasty germs that accompany them every night we work…we clean glassware laced with saliva, we treat the bar rag as if it’s a magical … Continue reading

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Spiked

Contrary to popular belief, bartending is far from a glamorous episode out of the movie Cocktail. Tom Cruise wouldnt fucking last a minute. It’s a tough job, both physically and mentally. We stand on our feet for hours on end, … Continue reading

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The Phone Booth

I have never understood people who come to work, but have no interest in hustling while on the clock. My philosophy is that since I am doing the time, I might as well do the crime. I make every effort … Continue reading

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Battle Of The Apes

I am one of the few people working as a bartender who has no interest in organized sports such as football, baseball, basketball, and at the bottom of the sports septic tank…golf. All I see are a bunch of overpaid … Continue reading

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Mr. Heineken

Working as a bartender, the biggest challenge of the job is keeping a smile on your face as you are bombarded by a vast array of character types each and every night. Making drinks is easy, dealing with the social … Continue reading

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The Flame Thrower

Did you ever see that movie, The Secret, where they propose the idea that if you somehow ask the universe what you want, events will eventually fall into place that lead to your request being fulfilled? Kinda like a real … Continue reading

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Night Vision

I had planned to open this blog with a different tale, however I went into work tonight and met one of those special people who can tap into superpowers when they drink! The other story will have to wait. So … Continue reading

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