And the difference between Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day
It’s Veteran’s Day. Wrote something for Memorial Day a few years back that I think is still apropos.
In case you ever wondered, the difference between the two – Veteran’s and Memorial Day – is that the former is for the ones that made it back home; the latter is for those that didn’t.
Thanks to both groups.
The guy I wrassle with the most turned 40 this past weekend so I went to his birthday party at an old speakeasy called Formerly Crows.
Him: Hey, you came!
Me: Thought I’d come and help raise the average age of the joint.
A number of people from my gym were there and it was interesting to see them in regular clothes, since we usually just see each other in sweats and the like.
Whereas mixed drinks are normally about $11-14 in the city, the place had some reasonably price fare or about $8 or so, although no good rum to speak of, again. The problem with non-aged rum is that it has to be mixed and I just don’t like all that sugar.
So I’ve been drinking more Vodka sodas lately.
Her: (introducing me to someone) This is Logan, he’s hilarious!
Me: Well, now you’ve gone and set the bar too high. Let’s discuss the new healthcare law.
Coincidentally, the bday boy’s brother was an old friend of mine as well and he showed up after a bit, so we caught up.
About five vodka sodas later, decided I’d had my fill and headed for the door.
Walking to the subway, saw a guy pull a fresh pizza pie out of the oven. Figured I need something besides vodka in my belly.
Made it home with a belly fulla vodka, soda, and pizza. Then spent the rest of the night trying to fall asleep.
So that was typical.
Location: my peaceful apartment
Mood: finished
Music: I’m a full grown man And I’m not afraid to
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