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to be bothered on Friday because departure for the weekend is near. Therefore, ask your boss for a raise on Thursday because he or she is in a better mood since the weekend is near.

As teachers, Mike and I couldn’t ask for a raise. However, I hope this tip can help you. But I digress.

Friday, of course, brought us much joy. We loved our kids, but after five days with them, we needed a break.

However, as retired teachers, our perspective of the week has changed dramatically. In fact, ALL days are the weekend, so our advice to everyone is to retire as soon as you can afford to do so. But on to my review.

Recently, Mike and I joined our good friends Jack and William at Yaki Bowl at 1716 Opelika Road in Auburn. As an Auburn grad and football season ticket holder, I love the 1716 address. I wonder why?

Yaki Bowl, which serves Mongolian stir-fry and ramen, opened this past July.

The restaurant’s interior was bright and inviting. Also, Anna, our server, wasgreat, being sweet, helpful and kind.

Yaki Bowl is a unique restaurant. Diners may order at the table as Mike, William and I did. However, diners may also go up to the counter and point out what foods they want to have cooked for them; Jack chose this option.