Sorry, you said "ask me anything".

But that’s just because I don’t believe in God.

If anyone could, a human being could.

But lately my favorite drink has been Alka-Seltzer 😏

And you have inspired me to adopt your schedule. I no longer drink during the week. Trying to get right with my body - it’s probably too late, though, since I’m over 70.

Do what works for you.

Cheers 🍷 and happy 4th to you!!!

I used to hang out in the bar at our local Greek restaurant. I knew the owner, and he would often come out of the kitchen to do a couple of shots with me. He was very, very Old World. We would clink glasses and he would say: “Here’s to you, my boy.”

He retired a number of years ago. I miss him dreadfully, as you may imagine.

Pine flavored greek wine. Tasted like turpentine. Haven't had that in a couple of decades!

Chicken Saganaki. Heavenly. You’ll carry a cloud of garlic around you for a couple of days afterwards. But it’s worth it.

Meanwhile, is it just moi, or does grappa taste like liquified house dust?

We drank shots of Ouzo. SFC Milhouse played a game with the owner involving holding 0-3 matches in your hand, unseen by your opponent. They took guesses as to how many total matches there were. The loser bought shots of Ouzo for all of us.

I was not much of a drinker.

We finally left. I asked Milhouse to stop the car so I could vomit in the street. I have not had any Ouzo these 55 years since.

for reasons I can’t explain, I am unable to say “beverage” with a straight face. Is there something inherently silly about the word?

But I use the word every day in my chart notes of patient visits. When I list health risk factors like alcohol (yes, yes, I know…) and sugary beverages like soda, sports drinks, etc.