Bordeaux & Gin

So I’m writing a column on under $25 Bordeaux (appearing June 9 in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix if you’re curious) and this required drinking a dozen of them. Left Bank, right bank (Cabernet/Merlot respectively) young, old… send me your poor, your tannic, your wines yearning to be drunk! Of course this was a wildly different set… Continue reading Bordeaux & Gin

Cliches

For those of you who spent a few minutes counting cliches in the last column here is my (arguably) complete list. What’s the difference between a well worn common usage and a cliche?) That’s an editor’s call, but we all are editors at heart. Here’s my count. Genuine Cliches Everybody talks about [it] but nobody… Continue reading Cliches

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Why I drink: hating UPS

Tonight I’m having a Grand Cru Classe Bordeaux, (2001.) Okay, I will now admit something that will make strong men swoon, and bring the WCTU to my door. Sometimes I drink because it helps me unwind. There. I’ve said it. Here’s why I need to unwind tonight. I’m writing an article about bluetooth headsets, for… Continue reading Why I drink: hating UPS