The Art of Survival – Hangovers
Men in white coats tell us that hangovers are caused by the excessive intake of alcohol. Funny, then, how it was men in white coats saying things like, “Can I get you another?” that led to all the tro...
How to survive New Year’s Eve
I have felt uncomfortable about making a big thing out of December 31 ever since discovering that our calendar was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582. The Catholics have done some truly appalling...
A guide to surviving New Year’s Eve
Here's something I wrote in happier times, when we were still allowed to drink and go out at night.
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I have felt uncomfortable about making a huge thing out of December 3...
A Survival Guide to New Year’s Eve
I have felt uncomfortable about making a big thing out of December 31 ever since discovering that our calendar was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582. The Catholics have done some truly appalling...
A guide to surviving New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve. My liver huddles up
against my spleen and whimpers at the mere mention of it. Come out,
you lily-livered coward. I need you now more than ever.
The Anno Domini system, which counts
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New Year's Eve
My liver huddles up against my spleen and whimpers at the mere mention of it. Come out, you coward. I know you're in there. I need you now more than ever.
To be honest, and I think honesty is importan...