I’m writing this in the morning so I’ll have a bloody mary. At a place that makes their own mix and garnishes with pickled green beans and celery. And let’s not kid around with a small glass, please. We come to the end of February and the end of my …
I’m sleep deprived and on my second glass of cheap chardonnay so it’s time for stupid observations (and very soon some sleep). Is it just me? When did going to the bathroom become so difficult that we needed machines to help us do the job? Not that I am not …
Tonight I’ll have a nice glass of red and enjoy the last night of Christmas lights. A Cab or Zin with bold flavors and a little zing on the finish. I read a lot of blogs and friends’ holiday letters protesting the idea of resolutions. I’m going to buck that …
I love New Year’s. New Year’s and 4th of July are my favorite holidays. I like the renewal and independent themes of those two. Neither holiday has a lot of high expectations or stress. No presents to buy, no huge meal to cook or clean up after. Just enjoy. And …
Tonight, it’s raining. I want to sit near the fire and order an amaretto sour on the rocks. Sweet, chilled and a little moody. I hope the bartender uses a slice of orange to garnish, not maraschino cherries. In her book, “Letters to my Daughter”, Maya Angelou says when people …