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One Yes at a Time

One Yes at a Timeby: Julie UngerPublished on: 30/06/2026

A funny thing has happened over the last few months. People have started recognizing me. Not because I won the lottery or landed a reality TV show, but b...

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One Yes at a Time

Cocktails, Chaos & Real Life

Cocktails, Chaos & Real Lifeby: Julie UngerPublished on: 28/04/2026

A humorous and insightful look into life as a Las Vegas cocktail server.

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Cocktails, Chaos & Real Life

Vegas, Served: Real stories. Real life. Real hospitality.

Vegas, Served: Real stories. Real life. Real hospitality.by: Julie UngerPublished on: 06/04/2026

A Las Vegas local and longtime casino cocktail server shares real stories from hospitality, city life, and navigating midlife in the desert.

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Vegas, Served: Real stories. Real life. Real hospitality.