Far from having a “bucket list”, I now understand that the proper conduct of the second half of life is to approach something like what the Tibetan Buddhists call tukdam, to do less and less, but only to sit and meditate, and to breathe once every century or so, so that by the time you actually … Continue reading The Good Life Closes Out Bad Possibilities
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Judgmental About Your Drink Order
"The secret truth of the martini is that ordering it up is for dorks. Order that shit on the rocks and have your goddamn drink without having to balance it on a pancake. I’m sure there are people who think they look more sophisticated drinking martini glass drinks, but they’re wrong. Almost spilling your drink … Continue reading Judgmental About Your Drink Order
Gin: The Drink of Civilization
"He requested a gin martini, which I made for him. When he took the first sip, he said, 'This is excellent.' He looked at me over the top of his glass, and his eyes were full of recognition. As if I was finally a real person to him. For this member of the old guard, … Continue reading Gin: The Drink of Civilization
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