Now we enter that half of the year where the days are longer than the nights. The equinox came this morning at fourteen minutes past…
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Now we enter that half of the year where the days are longer than the nights. The equinox came this morning at fourteen minutes past…
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…
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…
I haven’t consumed an alcoholic beverage since Mardi Gras. A number of my friends “kinda sorta” gave up alcohol for Lent, but they all gave…
Wednesday wasn’t enough. I’m declaring an entire month of ashes. We can call it Ash March. Or maybe the March of Ashes. That sounds about…
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,…
I had a new experience today: I went to a parade in New Orleans and I didn’t have anything to drink. I thought that might…
I’ve always been under the impression that Lent lasted exactly 40 days. Looking at the calendar the other day, I noticed the count from Ash…
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…