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Made it through! To what? An uncertain future. But at least I have two jobs.

Two jobs?

Yes, a bit of a shock – an incredible brain twister with all the slight variations in service, computer system, stock, menu, etc – especially at my elevated age of 58. Europeans are retired by then.

What happened?

Well (that omnipresent word that stalls for time as I gather my thoughts) … Let’s return to the scene of the crime in early May.

“God bless Bernie – God bless Bernie. It certainly has been a long time since the drug test. I wonder when the Ranch is going to call. Maybe I’ll call Jerry, the manager of the Ranch.”

“Hey what’s happening? Any news on the drug test?”

“Not yet.”

If I pass… “

“You will.”

“Then what?”

“It’s a bit slow right now. I can only give you 2 shifts for the time being. Keep your weekends at the Cask.”

“Gulp! Two jobs?!”

“You can handle it. I’ve got faith in you., When summer business hits I’ll need you full time. Bu for now let’s get you in the door & on board – ready to go.”

Off the phone to myself: “”Whoa! Two jobs. But Whew! Thank God I’ve been blessing Bernie - else this would have been a devastating blow. As it is I’m immersed in genuine gratitude for the opportunity to work at the two nicest restaurants in town.”

Then finally:

Ranch: “You’re cleared for work.”

Yippee!! Hooray!! Drinks for everyone.”

So you’re clear to work. When do you want to start training?”

“Let’s wait unit after my trip to the Northwest for my daughter’s graduation.” To myself: “The stars are in better alignment then.”

“Great. I’ll put you on the schedule to train as soon as you return. Say Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday because you’re still at the Cask on Friday and Saturday.”

To myself: “Gulp? Sounds like my part-time vacation is over. Back to full time work. Hope I can handle it – not fully recovered yet – still emotionally & physically shaky. & I’m faced with 6 days walking around in the Northwest followed by 5 night of work. Haven’t done that since my Breakdown. And those 5 grueling shifts led to my Breakdown. Well (there’s that word again) I’ll do my best. Hopefully I’ll make it through.”