Good Morning Gloucester

Every time I catch this out of the corner of my eye when walking on Toronto Ave. in the early morning, I always think there is some large creature stalking through the woods, or an ogre carrying a stick and rushing somewhere.  When the crows are really being vocal, I see a gigantic crow or raven.  It gets my attention every time.  What do you see?

E.J. Lefavour

This guy.
At Market Basket.  Close to the front door.  Not way far away.
You sir are a douchebag.
Who does this? Like what kind of human being takes up two parking spaces close to the front door of the busiest parking lot in town? Do you think this person has a single friend?

I’m pretty sure it would be about two seconds into realizing an ostrich was going to bite my head off before I shit my pants.

So, here’s my question this week.  Do you tip on ice cream?  I’d like to think I’m a pretty decent tipper.  When figuring out a tip on a tab at dinner or for drinks, I usually go for 22%…more than the maybe average 20% but not a full 25% because that feels a little bit excessive.  I also usually err on the side of caution if I’m not totally certain that tipping is necessary but would be appreciated.  I try to survey the scene and see if others are tipping first…like on a shuttle bus to/from the airport.  If others are, I do.  But…if others aren’t…I feel even worse and so I tip then as well.

So, the other day, the boys and I stopped for ice cream and, after having paid in exact change, I only had a $20 bill left.  I agonized a bit because that left me with nothing to put into the little tip cup.  I walked away feeling totally guilty….but then thought, “Well, is it necessary or just kind of rare, but appreciated, to tip the person who scoops a couple of ice cream cones for you?”   My modus operandi is to give my spare change if it is close to like 75 cents…or $1 if my change is less than that.  Is that cheap?

So, what do you do?

I’m very happy to have Bridgette on the team.  I’ve been a fan of her photography for a long time.  And you know when you get that feeling about good people? Well Bridgette is one of those people. Positive energy 24/7. I’m sure you’re going to enjoy her posts!

Please welcome her with me to the team!