tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post3984800253851042372..comments2023-11-02T02:46:54.900-06:00Comments on Life is Good: D is for Donuts, AgainJeremy [Retro]http://www.blogger.com/profile/09912258155288958827noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-41100794567681658552013-09-27T14:49:56.464-06:002013-09-27T14:49:56.464-06:00I think you should resurrect this post EVERY A to ...I think you should resurrect this post EVERY A to Z! This should, like, go in the Parents' Handbook. Not that there is one. OMG, wouldn't it be WONDERFUL if there were??? :-)Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-31187207897564381162010-10-17T14:55:05.841-06:002010-10-17T14:55:05.841-06:00I love the wonderful analogies you used in this po...I love the wonderful analogies you used in this post to teach us. We had a Winchell's donuts here a long time ago. I love donuts. Sigh.<br /><br />I don't know what to tell you about the font...I took the new designer off my blog and things work a lot smoother like that. <br /><br />You know, I love your idea about working at fast food as a graduation requirement. It would certainly give a lot of kids a good hard dose of reality as well as wonderful life lessons.<br /><br />Thank you for linking.<br /><br />A+Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-81825609590423388922010-10-15T08:29:33.960-06:002010-10-15T08:29:33.960-06:00This was great. I bet the kid/boss sobered up pre...This was great. I bet the kid/boss sobered up pretty quick when you mentioned the police LOL. I wish we had good customer service like when you worked now. I think it is sorely lacking now.Vikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14421161703991840468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-31581198035808788982010-10-14T14:14:55.165-06:002010-10-14T14:14:55.165-06:00What exactly is "fast food?" I seem to ...What exactly is "fast food?" I seem to be constantly waiting in line, and then my order is wrong so I have to wait some more!Judiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02778815502961000469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-47102170178174667452010-10-14T14:07:34.314-06:002010-10-14T14:07:34.314-06:00I'm VERY pleased to say that I have never work...I'm VERY pleased to say that I have never worked in fast food; though I have had experience of customer service. Well done you for staring down the boss, and well done you for memorising the coffee orders:)Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13357761230206692089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-84419576608345006302010-10-14T14:03:53.482-06:002010-10-14T14:03:53.482-06:00I loved Winchell's donuts, but I don't thi...I loved Winchell's donuts, but I don't think I could have worked there without gaining too much weight!<br /><br />You made some good points here. It's important to do our best no matter where we spend our time or what we are doing.<br /><br />=)Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-53949233133806868762010-10-14T13:41:31.635-06:002010-10-14T13:41:31.635-06:00I understand what you are talking..
it is a matter...I understand what you are talking..<br />it is a matter of individuality, people are all different, in working place, you must obey the boss, at home, kids must obey you even if they disagree, thus you shall take it easy.<br />Happy Thursday!<br />you deserve the best.Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546696605935159862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-24143147608898491882010-10-14T13:39:29.152-06:002010-10-14T13:39:29.152-06:00sweet D post.sweet D post.Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546696605935159862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-38713595121648949182010-10-14T09:25:29.138-06:002010-10-14T09:25:29.138-06:00Beautifully written post! I also did my time in t...Beautifully written post! I also did my time in the food industry.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569843147080971050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-50241590496487053522010-10-14T09:01:48.552-06:002010-10-14T09:01:48.552-06:00Whole different take on donuts (I posted about a g...Whole different take on donuts (I posted about a giant donut). Huh, you post a lovely story about a rite of passage and I post about a giant donut... <br /><br />Well, maybe next week I'll try and veer away from food and write something insightful?<br /><br />I loved this post, it's beautifully written...Rocky Mountain Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17873112978518614362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-79623342858587079502010-10-14T06:09:04.702-06:002010-10-14T06:09:04.702-06:00I like the part where you stare your boss down and...I like the part where you stare your boss down and confronted him! That takes lots of courage, but you clearly deliver the message.~✽Mumsy✽~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10644719969613080399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-49629777224032759912010-10-14T05:48:49.547-06:002010-10-14T05:48:49.547-06:00Mmmmmm! Doooonuts : )
I agree that everyone should...Mmmmmm! Doooonuts : )<br />I agree that everyone should pull a stint behind the counter for a better appreciation of what it entails. Unfortunately, the one's who need it the most would never be caught dead there and will continue being the demanding snobs they are!!mlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16320685229687169521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-91662682138307701502010-10-14T05:25:20.566-06:002010-10-14T05:25:20.566-06:00It was worth re-posting. I agree wholeheartedly. ...It was worth re-posting. I agree wholeheartedly. That being said, if I worked at a donut shop, I'd be too big to get out the door, so I'd have to die there. Probably happy too. Just sayin'.People Who Know Me Would Say:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04621641188403948733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-41301503203874396142010-10-14T05:16:29.779-06:002010-10-14T05:16:29.779-06:00Fast food was my first "not on the farm"...Fast food was my first "not on the farm" job. I learned to smoke. It ain't easy being the kid behind the counter.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843459906469325667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-86802500385163309302010-10-14T04:46:26.803-06:002010-10-14T04:46:26.803-06:00I haven't worked in fast food, but have visite...I haven't worked in fast food, but have visited many restaurants. It doesn't look like this would be an easy job.JDaniel4's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354900916937838719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-55070691984103468162010-10-14T04:30:46.879-06:002010-10-14T04:30:46.879-06:00Customer service is an under-appreciated and under...Customer service is an under-appreciated and under-compensated skill. Not everyone can do it.Julie Kwiatkowski Schulerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00292349838507731268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-3445554225855518042010-10-13T23:12:31.724-06:002010-10-13T23:12:31.724-06:00I would sign that petition. Everyone must serve o...I would sign that petition. Everyone must serve one year in a customer service position (face to face)...Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17353317664100788614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-59617480250782526502010-10-13T22:08:59.740-06:002010-10-13T22:08:59.740-06:00This was a different post and I really liked readi...This was a different post and I really liked reading it the first time for me. Thanks and enjoy your week. AnneAnnesphamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355786666073982088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-87827258517586149932010-10-13T21:37:46.307-06:002010-10-13T21:37:46.307-06:00this is a great post. i too am a graduate of fast ...this is a great post. i too am a graduate of fast food restaurants, diners, dives and bars for that matter. unfortunately kansas is an at will work state so there is the most unprofessional atmosphere in the food service industry in the country.<br /><br />some of the waitstaff is pretty bold but since our jobs only pay 2 bucks an hour we do what we can for tips.<br /><br />been out of the business for about 6 years now and i don't miss it nor do i envy those thinking of taking a fancy to the business. may they find peace in thier journey!!<br /><br />again great post.clean and crazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156586299182570611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-11803722052254976862010-10-13T20:48:15.012-06:002010-10-13T20:48:15.012-06:00Didn't read it the first time round, but loved...Didn't read it the first time round, but loved it now. I love how you used to keep the coffee ready. If only others in the service industry to learn from you.<br /><br />And take care.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-79720729425837910232010-10-13T19:17:00.644-06:002010-10-13T19:17:00.644-06:00I enjoyed reading this both times around!I enjoyed reading this both times around!Amanda Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11734403350649651877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-19390472962936448972010-10-13T19:04:37.771-06:002010-10-13T19:04:37.771-06:00i never worked in fast food...i did work in a rest...i never worked in fast food...i did work in a restaurant when i was between jobs as an adult...it is a thankless job at times...but you learn to smile...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914384080646206545.post-68440250150160839062010-10-13T18:47:28.090-06:002010-10-13T18:47:28.090-06:00Why does blogger mess with the font size? It'...Why does blogger mess with the font size? It's all the same size and spacing in the preview, then when it posts I get this randomness...if any of you savvy web designers out there know what I'm doing wrong...I'd appreciate it!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.com