July the 4th

There is nothing like a small town 4th of July. Coeur d Alene celebrates with an annual parade down Sherman Avenue. People start setting out chairs the night before to save a space. Needless to say it is a very busy day for Bella Rose Bakery Cafe and Coffee House.

Our staff kicked it big time on the 4th. They have it down to a science and still seem to have a little fun at the same time. One thing for sure, no man, woman or child dare back talk our baristas after a summer of scooping ice cream. True they may look little and sweet, but trust me, they are packing some serious spam in those biceps.

The Red Hot Mama's are a parade must see. They are a drill team of local ladies who dance down Sherman pushing shopping carts or Hoovers wearing head dresses that would feed a family of four...milk jugs, boxes of Cheerios, etc.

Busy as we were, the 4th was a victory. Our staff rocked it and had a little fun while they were at it. Probably the hardest part of cafe life is having to work weekends and holidays. One of the reasons cafe jobs are a stepping stone and usually not a career, unless of course you happen to be the owner.