Gato, I had never seen a Spinone until you mentioned it. Thank you!

Thanks, kind reader. The post has been updated to include the correct information.

Thanks for catching that. I just fixed it.

Thanks, SM. I appreciate it.

Oops. Thank you. I had written 41st and changed it to 42 and neglected to change the rest. I appreciate your attention.

This is a tough one. Do you include the side salad in the amount you are basing your tip on? The waiter did bring it to you. On the other hand, the waiter should have noticed that it was wilted. I'd say it shouldn't be included as a result. I'd also go with 20% on the rest. However, I live in a state without sales tax,...more

Dear Someone,   There is not one standard starting rate. It varies from store to store, but is generally reported to be a little more than minimum wage. I included a link so you can look up minimum wage in your state.   Also, the $30K referred to is the amount  needed "to cover basic expenses and save for reti...more

C Eliz, more than 83% said daily gourmet coffee is expendable.

Mikey Gato, I'll bring my Terrible Towels so you won't have to decorate.