a deep breath.

look. listen. read. and take a deep breath. no other description necessary. all photographs and words are my own. unless they are not.

The man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest

— Henry David Thoreau

Zen and the Art of Waiting tables

By jdaviswrites

On the surface, waiting tables is a simple job. But dig a bit deeper and you’ll find a job that is much more complex and involved. Knowing these tips and tricks to waiting tables will transform the job into an art, and the waiter/waitress into a zen master…

Bartending School: Is it Necessary?

By jdaviswrites

Have ever thought about becoming a bartender? If so, you have most likely thought about attending bartending school first. But Is bartending school necessary? Do the benefits outweigh the costs (time and money)? Well, it depends on a few factors… 

Saffron: The World's Most Expensive Spice

By jdaviswrites

Saffron is one of the rarest and most expensive spices in the world today. The going retail rate of saffron can cost around $5,000 per pound! If that sounds like an exorbitant amount of money for a spice, it is…

Do Mice Eat Cheese?

By jdaviswrites

What images are conjured up in your head when you hear the word ‘mice’? Is it a fearful image of you jumping onto to a chair, broom in hand, screaming for your life? The cute and lovable Mickey and Minnie Mouse?…

Reasons Why I Love and Hate Facebook

By jdaviswrites

My thoughts on Facebook? I love it, but only on days ending in the letter ‘y’. The rest of the time, I hate it. Whether you love or hate Facebook, it’s here to stay, and Mark Zuckerberg loves it…

Bartending: Hot Drink Recipes

By jdaviswrites

Back by popular demand, it’s a new lesson in mixology! In this special winter edition, we will be providing hot drink recipes you’ll need in order to survive even harshest winter climates….