Archive for September, 2007

Kindred Spirits

Monday, September 17th, 2007

My pater sent me this article many months ago, but he lives in the Wild West, you know, and the ponies are not as express as they once were. Also, I am behind in my reading. But I was delighted to learn that I have a kindred spirit at the Grey Lady herself, the New [...]

A Tonic for Unsatisying Gin-and-Tonics

Sunday, September 9th, 2007

Jason Wilson is a man after my own heart. I don’t normally care to dirty my hands in the kitchen, but perhaps it’s time for that to change. I had thought that drinking would be enow to while away my golden years, but likely I would enjoy making the drinks as well.

Banks on Pubs vs. Bars, Mike Hammer, and Being a Gentleman

Thursday, September 6th, 2007

“Someone told me that the difference between a pub and a bar is that a bar has more mirrors to show you how fucked up you are.” “Having a drink problem doesn’t make you Mike fuckin’ Hammer.” “No, that’s not it. I was being a gentleman. Let’s face it, she was drunk. I’m drunk. And [...]