Yesterday: Dear Sami, Guardian Angel

Yesterday
Written By Laura Max Rose

Dear Sami,

I know it is rude to eavesdrop, but your skill as a welcoming and engaging bartender was amazing to watch.  You are friendly, funny and skilled companionship for whomever happens to stroll in and hop on a stool. It’s clear everyone has a place at your table.

I also witnessed you go out of your way to support two young women who may have been in a vulnerable spot.  I’m sure you have a front row seat to too many instances when a person is potentially put in harm’s way- spiked drinks, trafficking, substance abuse… the scary dark side of your chosen profession. 

Thank you for the stark, smart reminder of how much we all still have to watch out for one another. Our world is lucky to have you behind AND out in front of that bar that can be a very fine line between celebration and tragedy.

It was such a pleasure to meet you,

Ann Simonds

 

aka Annie Hoagland

 
Laura Max Rose

Laura Max Rose is the proud mom of her two beautiful daughters, Selma Baines (3.5) and Violet Mae (<1!) A writer among other things, she started “Look Ma’ No Hands” shortly after Violet was born upon realizing her hands might not be free to type blog posts for a while, but that she still had a whole lot to say. The episodes of “Look Ma, No Hands” are her candid dispatches from the frontlines of motherhood. She interviews experts in fields pertaining to motherhood, mothers themselves and all-around heartwarming and thought-provoking folk whom she hopes will make everyone’s journey easier, fuller and more joyful.

Laura lives in Houston, Texas with her Beshert (that’s Hebrew for “soulmate”), their two girls and beloved Dog, Hampton. Laura’s Husband, Ben Rose, is currently running for Harris County Attorney. You can learn more about him and support his campaign here.

https://www.lauramaxrose.com
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