Happy Birthday William Shatner, born March 22, 1931 in Montreal Quebec. Let’s raise a glass! “Romulan ale? Why Bones, you know this is illegal.” “I only use it for medicinal purposes.“ – James T. Kirk and Leonard McCoy, 2285 (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan) Photo: Modern Drunkard Magazine

Buzzed Boomers will remember what a hubbub arose when J.R. was shot on the show Dallas.  Whodunnit?  That was 43 years ago today. – Jet Cannon Photo:  Ibankcoin

What will those wacky scientists think of next?!  Apparently, it’s not your father’s LSD.  Read all about it here in Medical Express. – Jet Cannon

What does it mean if you find a four-leaf clover? That you have too much time on your hands.

March 16th is No Selfie Day. Be strong! Resist the temptation. Photos:  Cheezburger and Imgflip

It’s not too early to start prepping for dazzling friends and family with the perfect St. Patrick’s Day beverage. Insanely Good Recipes has got us covered. Green beer and 22 more. We’re going with the Shamrock Sour. Essentially it’s Irish Whiskey and lemon and lime juice with a little simple syrup. Oh, and green food … Pick Me, Pick Me! Read More »

In a perfect world, we would lose weight while gaining lean muscle mass.  But says Livestrong.com it’s best not to focus on weight.  Rather, focus on body composition. “It is possible to lose weight while strength training in a calorie deficit and even increase your lean muscle mass. However, aiming for fat loss, rather than … In A Perfect World Read More »

Oklahoma’s legislature voted against legalizing recreational marijuana.  Not to worry.  Ten percent of the population already has a medical marijuana card which is legal.  Oklahoma City alone has over 400 medical marijuana dispensaries. Oklahoma has over 7,000 pot growers which is about quadruple the number of growers in California where recreational pot is legal. So … Just Say “Ow!” Read More »

Eager to join yet another weight loss fad, we checked the InterWeb for help with intermittent fasting.  One article compared nine different fasting plans.  NINE.  Some 30,000 studies later… whether fasting works or which method is best… all depends.  Thanks.    There does seem to be some evidence that, besides possibly prompting weight loss, intermittent … Fasting Made Easy. Or Not Read More »

Heading back to the gym post-Covid?  Things may look a little different.  CNN says folks are doing more strength training so you may see more dumbbells and fewer treadmills.   Remember Jack LaLanne?  “People thought I was a charlatan and a nut.”  The founder of the modern fitness movement, who first opened a club in … Working Out With Weights Read More »

National Mulled Wine day is March 3rd.  If you feel like warm, spiced wine… fine.  We don’t.  But that’s not to say we’re not willing to try adulterated wine.  A Taste of Home shared this: “If you say Spain to most people, the beverage that jumps to mind is sangria. But the reality is that … Can You Say Kalimotxo? Read More »

On this day in 1983, the last episode of M*A*S*H aired and was watched by about 106 million people.  Hawkeye and Trapper often enjoyed a martini made from their still but occasionally they went out for a drink. “I’d like a dry martini, Mr. Quoc, a very dry martini. A very dry, arrid, barren, desiccated, … M*A*S*H Martini Read More »

We suppose this is good news.  Coffee is apparently good for us and so is olive oil.  Yeah, let’s mix them together!  That’s what Starbucks is slowly rolling out across their 36,000 stores. For example, try an Oleato Golden Foam Cold Brew! Starbucks’ Howard Shultz said he started adding olive oil to his coffee and … The Road To Success Is Paved With Coffee Read More »

We recently read in the news about Russia stepping away from the New START nuclear treaty which reminded us of the Cold War and the constant threat of being really toasted.  Luckily that day, the Bartender’s Choice at a local watering hole was their Manhattan Project.  The real Manhattan Project was the secret little experiment … Nuke Your Tastebuds With A Manhattan Project Read More »

Leave it to Men’s Health to test mattresses best for sex.  Once again, we weren’t asked to be a tester. “Have you ever tried moving around on a memory foam mattress? It’s like quicksand.”  What we’re told we want will “provide support, a little bit of spring, and a whole lot of durability” (emphasis ours). … Sex In Quicksand Read More »

Trivia question.  What year was “Margaritaville” released by Jimmy Buffett?  Doesn’t really matter.  What matters is that February 22, smack-dab in the middle of winter, is National Margarita Day.  A lot of the country is due for a heat wave so… perfect! -Hey Dad, why is my sister called Margarita? -Because your mom likes that … My Sister Margarita Read More »

An elderly gentleman, smartly dressed, hair well-groomed, expensive-looking suit, smelling slightly of Montblanc cologne, presenting a suave image, walks into a fancy cocktail lounge. Seated at the bar is an elderly looking lady. The gentleman walks over, sits beside her, orders a Martini, takes a sip, turns to her, and says, “So tell me, do … I’ve Fallen For You and I Can’t Get Up Read More »

Depends on who you ask.  We were hoping it would be a Rat Pack Martini, a Marilyn Margarita, or a Dean Martin Old Fashioned.  Something like that.  The InterWeb suggests it’s a date shake.  They are pretty good.  The Reef Bar & Grill says it’s a Palm Springs Punch.  We asked our bartender if that … The Official Drink of Palm Springs, California Read More »

PV Magazine reports that Austrailia’s iconic XXXX brand beer will be produced using 100% solar energy.  They’re asking Austrailians to “give a XXXX” about the world and the environment. – Jet Cannon Photo:  Ad News

Per their Twitter, “60 years ago, a group of North London lads got a band together…today they’re one of the greatest bands in British history. The Kinks are launching a 60th Anniversary Celebration of their vital importance to popular music.” Rolling Stone adds, “The Kinks — then the Davies brothers and the late bassist Pete … Get The Kinks Out Read More »