u/harpy_1121

This happened a few years ago but for some reason it just popped into my head again. I was new to this restaurant (but had already been in the industry over a decade) which had a few older ladies on the serving staff - I’m talking 60+ years old.

One night I’m doing my side work which included stocking the server stations. So, I’m carrying around packages of napkins and filling up the piles on each station when one of the older gals comes up to me and says “just make sure you’re rotating the napkins.” I don’t even remember how I reacted in the moment, but I just had to laugh to myself once I was alone.

Is it me, or is that a very nitpicky thing? I’ve never before then or since done it, and every other co-worker I’ve told thought it was silly to even mention.

How about you all? What is some of the most random or nitpicky feedback you’ve ever received from another server?

and nobody I know was aware! Here is your notice to look at the moon! 🌖

I just had the realization that the red Gatorade surrounded by a ton of yellow in the vending machine kind of mimics (possibly foreshadows) the bit of blood mixed into the pitcher of OJ… but maybe I’m reaching lol

Hello Providence Redditors!

Some of you may remember a post from a few months ago about the Knight Memorial Library Garden. The garden, located behind the Knight Memorial Library on Elmwood Ave., began last summer with a 700 square foot garden and a handful of dedicated volunteers. All of the veggies produced at the garden were bagged up and given out to families in the area for free every few weeks.

This summer, with the help of returning volunteers as well as many amazing folks who replied to the first Reddit post, we were able to double the size of the garden from last year. With double the size and more expertise, the garden is producing a lot of food! The first harvest of the year yielded 44 pounds of veggies, and we are expecting more this go-around! It takes a lot of work so...

We are hoping to find more volunteers to help with Harvest & Distribution Days at the garden.

Harvest and distribution days are just that - we come together at the garden to:

• harvest plants that are ready
• weigh and bundle the produce
• distribute them free of charge from our table on Elmwood Ave. by the library & donate any extra to local food banks

Our next Harvest & Distribution Day is this Saturday, July 11. Harvesting will begin at 8:30am and continue throughout the day, with Distribution starting at 11:00am. Availability need not be exact and volunteers can come/go as their schedule allows. Any help is welcome at any time! No experience necessary!

If you are interested in volunteering this Saturday (or upcoming weeks), there are a few ways you can get in touch:

• direct message me here on Reddit
• email KMLGardenClub@gmail.com
• sign up to volunteer using this form
• join our WhatsApp group

If you would like to follow the work we are doing at the Knight Memorial Library Garden you can also:

• sign up for our Newsletter
• Follow us on Instagram @pvdgarden

Thanks!

- M

Some of the plants growing this season!

Hi folks, I am currently enrolled in a program where I will earn a Bookkeeping Certificate. This program was offered by my employer, completely free, however the college offering the program is not local to me. I have been attempting to find an internship to get myself a little experience in the field, however I’ve had no luck. The college only has opportunities local to them, and the two I’ve found near me are only offered for-credit whereas I am doing mine on my own, not as a college requirement.

I was thinking of reaching out to local accountants/firms for at least an informational interview, and possibly setting up an internship or job-shadow opportunity. I was curious if anyone here had some advice or thoughts on doing so?

I’m really liking the course so far and want to keep the momentum up! Any help/advice is appreciated.