Time itself is a lie

Time itself is a lie

It’s here again: Auld Lang Syne, the new year. It’s a time for most people to lie to themselves, with...

Mezcal by any other name

Mezcal by any other name

When you say tequila, everybody knows what you’re talking about. But, mention Mezcal and confusion sets in. Isn’t that the...

Some say Liquor is Quicker

Some say Liquor is Quicker

In 1931, Ogden Nash published a poem entitled “Reflections on Ice Breaking”. It’s only a couple quick lines: Candy is...

Who said that ain’t workin’?

Who said that ain’t workin’?

Some of you may remember Dire Straits with their tribute to the working man with their hit song “Money for...

The Founding Fathers Found Rum

The Founding Fathers Found Rum

Today is National Rum day. It celebrates a tincture that helped build America. When We think of rum, we usually...

Look at the Pros of Prosecco

Look at the Pros of Prosecco

Well, it’s here again, August 13: National Prosecco day. So, let’s Look at the Pros of Prosecco. If you don’t...

Sounds like some woke thing

Sounds like some woke thing

If you pay attention to the current political diatribe, you know that “woke” is a hot button issue. LGBTQ+ issues...

You put the lime in the coconut

You put the lime in the coconut

If you are a person of a certain age, you remember Harry Nilsson singing You put the lime in the...

More places than Stonehenge

More places than Stonehenge

Summer Solstice is upon us again. This means it’s the longest day of the year. No, it’s not longer than...

There’s no tea in it

There’s no tea in it

Today is a special day for us drinkers. It’s world gin day, national Rose(ay) day, and National Iced Tea Day....