The Title

The title: Behind the Menu is in honor of my 78 year old Mother. She was a waitress and Bartender for nearly 40 years. She always says she should write a book on all of her experiences and title it: Behind the Menu. I love the title and truly wish she had. She could tell some amazing stories. As I begin my journey into the world of "blogging" I will refer to her as Bee, not her real name, to insure her privacy. She is a twin, so I will refer to her sister, my wonderful Aunt as Bernie. I have often said that someone could make a movie on their lives and experiences. My Mother is truly an amazing woman and I am thankful everyday that she is still with me. Bee and Bernie were born in a small town in Western PA in 1932. No one knew there would be twins, so it was quite a shock. My Grandmother who I will refer to Sybil was quite a character. Western PA at that time was a Mecca for the boxing world and it was quite a big deal. There was a boxing arena in a nearby community and a haven on Saturday nights for many. It was also during the Depression and times were very very tough for all. My Great-grandmother: Elsie had 10 children one of which was my grandmother Sybil.