For me, an attempt at a dry (alcohol-free) January would last about 20 minutes. From then on it would be a swampy, “moist January,” as my buddy Jeff dubbed it.
Month: January 2025
Hard Whiskey Truths
Even if you don’t believe in Jesus, or society’s concept of a traditional God, maybe you can believe in good outcomes and our human need to deliver them.
Soup Weather?
I say “I love you a lot” to the people I love a lot (my kids, Bittner, my grandbabies), and even to some I despise (really messes with their heads).
High Winds, Long Nights
If you’re wondering where God is in these moments, look to the volunteers, the first-responders. Look to this unprecedented outbreak of angels across Los Angeles.
The Airport Dropoff
Good luck, young Smartacus. Good luck with that upper-level marketing class, and with your nine mouthy and hungover roommates.
So Much Loss
Holding out hope in the face of ridiculous misfortune is the most-admirable human trait I can think of.
Nothing Funnier Than Love
What I really miss: comedies.
Day of Shine and Roses
How lucky are we to live on a planet with a sunset every day, with moo cows and movies, apple orchards and college football?
Old Stadiums, Vintage Dames
While many plan, I ponder. Deep stuff, like Dawn Wells’ dimples, or Grace Kelly’s blue dress in “To Catch a Thief.” And the way Patrick Mahomes snaps his passes. And Cakes, her goofy grandpa kisses.