Big Doings on G Street
February 8, 2025
A lot of people are unhappy with the this G Street transformation. The City had its ribbon cutting for the project — long in the works — a week or two ago. I didn’t attend that, but walked the length of the newly finished pedestrian block yesterday, and again tonight to see the night lighting. I think it’s nice (enough). I imagine when the weather’s warmer, the space will be filled with lots of activity. Seems clean, uniform, solid, simple.
Looking at this photo, I’m amused … thinking back on my days of waitressing at AJ Bumps Saloon.. the bar/restaurant behind the giant yellow Adirondack chair. I look back on that job fondly. I loved being a waitress. Met lots of longtime Davis residents, it was super fun being a part of large team, and the tasks suited my propensity for organization, multitasking and people-pleasing. Decent money, as well. I always tell Jim: if I could, I’d do that job right now. I mean, I could.. but it wouldn’t be right. It’s a young person’s job — the bar culture, the high energy lunch rushes, the working for tips. We were all young. It was fun. That was then, and this is now.
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