Alcohol

Changes may begin when people really understand what alcohol does to their body. — As a former nurse and recovering alcoholic, I’m concerned by the lack of education around how alcohol damages our health. Believe it or not, I also had little understanding of my own budding health issues when I was drinking heavily. I just thought that I was a sickly person and…

Looking to toast your success with Jameson? You’re in luck — Alcohol culture is an interesting thing, but not just on the consumer side. Intoxicating beverages are closely regulated, and differences in regulations across varied countries can change how people view a particular product or service. It can also speak to how — and how much — that product is consumed. …

Irish Wolf Hounds Response to Keeley Schroder prompt Irish wolfhounds Photo by Barbora Dostálová on Unsplash OK. I know they are dogs. As I recall, their fir resembles someone with a bedhead: spikey, messy. But, if you stand outside the well-known Temple Bar in Dublin, you can witness a pack…

They are brutal — When you’ve got a glass in your hand, it’s only natural you are going to defend drinking alcohol. Let’s be honest. You have to defend it, otherwise you’re going to look like a hypocritical idiot or an alcoholic. And no one wants to be labelled an alcoholic, right? The reality…

Here’s how to pivot from a drinker to a sublime conversationalist. — I am a super-fan of a yogi named Sadhguru. I love his videos because he gets to the heart of the matter within 60 seconds. He recently commented on the legalization of weed by saying, “Why stop there? Make it all legal.” He has a point. Why not make all…

Many enjoy a cocktail in the evening and look forward to sleep — are the two compatible? — In the last few years, my drinking increased. Fortunately, I didn’t indulge during the day unless I was out to lunch with a friend or my hubby, and then I’d enjoy a glass of wine. After retiring, I looked forward to the cocktail hour, knowing my choice would be a…