Happy Birthday to Buzzed Boomer Johnny Rotten (now back to John Lyndon – born 1956) of the Sex Pistols! As you may recall, the Sex Pistols popularized British punk. Allegedly, John earned his nickname from lack of oral hygiene turning his teeth green! Rock on John!
The black comedy movie Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Love the Bomb was released on this day in 1964 starring the great Peter Sellers in multiple roles. If you haven’t seen it, those hydrogen bombs are still around. So maybe it’s best not to watch it.
We’d like to report that Dry January resulted in significant weight loss over the month. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. Where’s the drugs? They work. When will insurance cover them for all people who realize we’re carrying a few extra dozen?
Meanwhile, we’re looking forward to the Buzz when that scale listens to reason.
On this day in 1976, the Concorde made its first commercial flight. Favored by the rich and famous for cutting trans-Atlantic flight times in half, the supersonic jet was a status symbol for British Airways and Air France until a tragic crash ended its career in 2000. – Jet Cannon
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There are days when strong medicine is called for. This is one of those days.
A Painkiller is a rum cocktail often associated with the British Virgin Islands, its place of origin. The Painkiller is a blend of rum with four parts pineapple juice, one part cream of coconut and one part orange juice, well shaken and served on the rocks with a generous amount of fresh grated nutmeg on top.
Here’s to better days.
Cary Grant, born Archie Leach, ran away from home at 13 and began his show biz career as a juggler, stilt walker, Coney Island barker, and vaudeville actor. Reports Brittannica, he would be celebrating a birthday today if he hadn’t passed away in 1986 at age 82. We will remember him as the charming, debonair film hero.
Photo: New York Times
We should stop reading about the high cost and poor results of healthcare in the US. It’s depressing. AARP says there’s a shortage of doctors so even finding one is becoming a challenge. Getting health insurance to cover the visit is another hassle. Deny, delay, deny some more until you go away. And outcomes are about the worst in the developed world.
Is there relief in site? No. Meanwhile, the health industry and pharmaceutical companies spend millions and millions on lobbying politicians (many of whom are provided with excellent health insurance – often for life). Lobbying might make a good career, though. Thousands of jobs!
One doctor told us he thought his job would be replaced by AI in seven years. We’d still need nurses and aides but the diagnosing and treatment recommendations would be much better handled by AI. And AI would remember everything about you and everything you shared in the doctor’s office. And, by the way, your surgeon is a robot. (That’s probably not a bad thing. Never hung over or in the middle of a divorce).
What does this have to do with “catching a mellow Buzz”? It’s no wonder we drink.
– Jet Cannon
We love Vine Pair for their fine coverage of wine, spirits and more. But here’s an article that rankles us traditionalists….. “From Crispy Chicken Skin to Potato Chips, Martini Garnishes Have Run Amok”. Read it here and weep. Admittedly, some of the creations were attempts to go viral and not serious. However, here’s our opinion deftly stated by a proper New York cocktail expert.
“The essence of the garnish is to serve as a complement to enhance the sensorial experience of any cocktail,” says David Orellana, beverage director at New York’s Grand Brasserie, who believes the recent Netflix reality show “Drink Masters” has inspired these garnishes to run amok — not a good thing in his book. “At Grand Brasserie we are bound to tradition when it comes to Martini garnishes,” he says.
Thank you. Save the creativity for everything-but-the-kitchen-sink Bloody Mary’s.
Photo: Maserati Mike
Vine Pair helps out with an article on how non-alcoholic beer, and there are some good ones, can lower cholesterol. We’re not a fan of mocktails but non-alcoholic IPA’s help make Dry January more tolerable. But there’s more!
“Non-alcoholic beer may be mostly water, but it also contains plenty of nutrients like amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds like polyphenols. Medical research has proven that polyphenols — which are found in hops — carry antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and can improve overall cardiovascular health.”
So drink up!
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We were recently told drinking coffee on an empty stomach, which we do every morning, is harmful to our health. Particularly for women. And we know some women.
Here’s what we read in Healthline.com and it seems pretty convincing:
“Coffee increases the production of stomach acid but doesn’t appear to cause digestive issues for most people. Therefore, drinking it on an empty stomach is perfectly fine.
Coffee may cause a temporary rise in the stress hormone cortisol. Nonetheless, this is unlikely to result in health problems, regardless of whether you drink it on an empty stomach or with food.
Drinking too much coffee may cause anxiety, restlessness, migraines, and poor sleep. However, no evidence indicates that drinking it on an empty stomach affects the frequency or strength of these side effects.
Many people enjoy coffee first thing in the morning before they’ve eaten.
Despite persistent myths, little scientific evidence suggests that drinking it on an empty stomach is harmful. Rather, it likely has the same effects on your body no matter how you consume it.”
Cheers!
All the same, if you experience digestive issues when drinking coffee on an empty stomach, try having it with food instead. If you notice an improvement, it may be best to adjust your routine accordingly.
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