Another advantage of sickness — it can be a good excuse to go on a sobriety binge. I don’t know about anyone else, but when…
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Another advantage of sickness — it can be a good excuse to go on a sobriety binge. I don’t know about anyone else, but when…
Our equinox celebration was a little chaotic, because the guys who are re-doing our driveway showed up somewhat unexpectedly to pour concrete. Nevertheless, we persevered.…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35221084@N08/ / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 I’ve often heard it said that sweet juicy rum drinks can be very dangerous, but that’s really no excuse since…
Sobriety has been fun, but it’s not for me. There’s less than 48 hours ’til my arbitrary self-imposed abstinence regimen comes to an end and…
I don’t know who came up with the idea of giving up something at this time of year. I first encountered this practice as a…
Note to self: Laphroaig is too peaty for my palate. Ugh.
Upon our return to New Orleans, we had a bit of laundry to do, so I made my way to a nearby laundromat. This place…
What do you say to an old friend who lives on the other side of the country when he reports some good news? In the…
Nice to have a holiday. I have Maundy Thursday and Good Friday off — an advantage of working at a Catholic institution. It has given…
Last night I tended bar at a party for about 20 minutes, having been conscripted by the host. I thought that was noteworthy since I’ve…
They say people are drinking more in New Orleans these days, and I believe it. I’ve certainly been doing my part. I’ve been drinking plenty.…
No, I didn’t have beer for breakfast this morning. But last Friday, I broke my beer fast. I haven’t really had any alcoholic beverages since…
News Flash: A scientific study indicates that malt liquor is the drink of choice for homeless and jobless people. Who knew? On a related note,…
It may seem ridiculous, but I gave up alcohol for Lent. Even though I’m not Christian, I find something ever-so-slightly appealing in the idea. I…
I went to get a check-up with a new doctor today. My old doctor moved out to the suburbs years ago, and I don’t like…
I think I remember M. Leonard questioning my wisdom at drinking an Irish Car Bomb on an empty stomach. But my stomach wasn’t entirely empty.…