At Bourke Accounting, I am often accused of leaning towards the “dark side.” While my co-workers are now dressed in summery pastels and floral prints, I’m still favoring mostly black. Bookkeeper Mary regales us with funny stories about her grandchildren; I wonder aloud if the bubonic squirrel found in Colorado is a harbinger of the… Read More
I wouldn’t say that we’re over-the-top, dedicated health enthusiasts at Bourke Accounting, but we try to stay active and eat sensibly. In the break room, bottled water and granola bars share space with cookies and chips; we follow the old “everything in moderation” credo. During our staff lunch meetings, no one gorges themselves and no… Read More
Bourke Accounting likes women. Not in a creepy, hidden cameras in the bathroom kind of way. At Bourke Accounting, there are more female employees than male, but everyone is treated identically. If one of us messes up – no matter what gender – Boss Bill will call us to the carpet in the exact same… Read More
Driving home from Bourke Accounting, I saw a maintenance crew. There was a guy standing at the edge of the road with a sign that read “Slow.” I watched as a few motorists came within inches of clipping him. His face remained passive and he didn’t step back; I wasn’t sure that he was even… Read More
Since I fill in for Phil as Phil Jr. at Bourke Accounting, I’ve been fielding a couple of calls here and there. Naturally, the most common caller right now has questions about their Coronavirus Stimulus check. First, there’s the inquiry regarding when it will come. I hip everyone to the IRS’ website – coming in… Read More
Unpopular Opinion Time: I don’t believe The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act is a good idea. Just in case you aren’t aware, this stimulus package is the “biggest fiscal stimulus in American history” (NewYorker.com) at $2 trillion. This has been introduced as relief for the millions of Americans out of work as a… Read More
“I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, did you?” ― Stephen King, The Body Friendships are weird because there are just so many different variations when you get right down to it. For example, I like seeing my Bourke Accounting co-workers; I’m curious about what they did… Read More
Bourke Accounting bookkeepers and tax preparers want to keep their customers happy. They will work overtime to ensure that deadlines are met. They will skip lunch to make sure that payroll is completed. They will come in early to finish a return. All in all, they are dedicated professionals to the core. However, our Bourke… Read More
I’m going to stop writing about the coronavirus for a while, but I just had to tell you one last thing. I can honestly say that the adaptability of the human animal is absolutely astounding and never fails to stun me. Since social distancing was introduced, I asked Bill what was going to happen to the people who make their living by…um…being really physically close… Read More
I’ve told you that my medical expertise is limited to poking the afflicted with a stick. So, imagine my surprise when my brother (casually) informed me that, when/if my parents can no longer care for themselves, I’m being tagged in for the job. And my parents think this is a great idea! My parents made… Read More