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An audio version of this essay is available on Substack here . “Do not go gentle into that good night.” - Dylan Thomas Uncle John died on...

Under the influence on Penny Lane. Possession, obsession, and the end of (dear) prudence.

From science inventions to life pivots to lavender fields. A bit of something for everyone.

Suggested Song: The Real Me, The Who Suggested Drink: Deep Dive Wet Hopped Ale, Boulevard Brewing Company There is no greater agony than...

Suggested Song: That Was Me, Paul McCartney Suggested Drink: Guinness Extra Stout (The Irish have mastered a good sendoff) This is the...

Suggested Song: Find Yourself, Brad Paisley Suggested Drink: Virgin Mojito (staying in theme with my dryish January) With this year’s...

Suggested Song: Changes, David Bowie Suggested Drink: Shapeshifter cocktail: vodka, crème de violette, lemon juice, bitters, egg white. I...

Suggested song: Leap of Faith, Bruce Springsteen Suggested drink: Paternel Rosé, AOP Côtes de Provence (any pale Provence rosé should...

Suggested Song: I Won’t Miss You – Demo, Bill Magill Suggested Drink: Continuum cocktail: Gin, Vermouth, Chartreuse, Cynar, Curaçao. A...

Suggested song: The Real Me. The Who. Suggested drink: Curtain Call cocktail. Rum, champagne, lemon juice, simple syrup, bitters. Honesty...

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

Suggested drink: Champagne (your favorite, it’s the holidays!) Suggested song: You Get What You Give, The New Radicals What is your big...

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

Suggested Song: You Only Live Once, The Strokes Suggested Drink: Forever Young Cocktail, gin, cranberry juice, club soda It’s been...

Suggested Song: When I’m 64, Beatles Suggested Drink: Accelerator cocktail, cherry brandy, peppermint schnapps, vodka It is not true...

Suggest Song: Something New, Nikki Yanofsky Suggested Drink: Bee Tea cocktail, Bärenjäger honey liqueur, tea, lemon wedge Judy Freedman...