Waiter Rant

"Waiter Rant" is a book which had its genesis in a blog of the same title.

Cow found the book to be surprisingly heartfelt and philosophical, not just a bunch of stories about waiting tables. Cow, being a fan of Raymond Chandler herself, liked the allusions to that author.

Down these mean streets a Cow must walk.

Other weekend reading included "Biography of Versailles," not recommended because of the concentration on Louis XIV and lack of Napoleonic-era detail, and "The Impulse Factor."

"The Impulse Factor" by Nick Tasler, had some interesting points interspersed between shameless plugs for his company and his for-profit website. Case studies found in any given situation, most people will be security-minded in their behavior and decision-making, but there is always the 25% who are risk-takers, making impulsive and sometimes foolish choices.

Now that this book shows foolish choices are genetically encoded, Cow feels much better about the foolish choices she's made. And, more to the point, feels no need to retain Tasler's professional services.

Moo!