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Apr 7, 20243 min read

Beyond Marriage

An audio version of this essay is available on Substack here . “The secret to happiness, Billy Boy? Marry well.” - Mike Sottak I moved...

Dec 20, 20193 min read

Letting Go

Suggested Song: Let It Be, The Beatles. Suggested Drink: Champagne, your choice (it’s almost New Years!) A brief aside Few cities are...

Feb 11, 20192 min read

Of Angels and Ghosts

Suggested Song: Diamonds and Rust, Joan Baez Suggested Drink: Green Ghost cocktail. Gin, Chartreuse, lime juice. well I’ll be damned...

Oct 15, 20172 min read

The Human Touch

Suggested Song: The Human Touch, Bruce Springsteen Suggested Drink: Communion cocktail: vodka, creme de menthe, orange juice, grenadine...

Sep 9, 20173 min read

The Merits of Madness

Suggested Song: Mad, Bill Magill Suggested Drink: Caribbean cocktail: Bombarra rum, cointreau, fruit juice, grenadine syrup (for my...

Aug 5, 20172 min read

A Year of Goodbyes

Suggested Song: Hello, Goodbye, the Beatles Suggested Drink: Memory Lane cocktail: rye whisky, shrub, bitters, lemon juice Goodbyes can...

May 16, 20173 min read

R E S P E C T

Suggested song: Respect, Aretha Franklin (written by Otis Reading) Suggested drink: Shot of Respect cocktail: tequila, rum, tabasco I...

Sep 24, 20162 min read

Only Love Can Break Your Heart

Suggested song: Falling In Love, Elvis Presley Suggested drink: Broken Heart cocktail: vodka, Chambord, orange juice, grenadine A secret...

Jul 28, 20167 min read

Quit Your Job, Leave Your Spouse, Move

Suggested Song: My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue), Neil Young Suggested Drink: Jackhammer cocktail: Jack Daniels whiskey, Amaretto “Every...