Day 92 - Red wine

April 5, 2020

Red wine is a delightful liquid that demands your respect. Unlike beer, that sloppy whore. The great thing about red wine is that it paces you. To enjoy it in the slightest, you have to take your time. Swirl it around and all that ritualistic loveliness. And with food, dear god it’s amazing. During these hard times, if you can afford to do so, purchase a nice bottle of wine and enjoy it with a loved one. It’s a precious joy.

Day 91 - How did the French become baking masters?

April 4, 2020

It probably started with royalty. Some smelly animal got a taste for pastries and cakes and threw all kinds of money at the venture. Set up trade to ensure a surplus of flower, sugar, and eggs. Enough for an infinite number of trials and errors. Perhaps there was a preexisting surplus with added support from a wealthy class, including overseas traders and other Kings and Queens. The French might also have a taste for perfection. Something in the water. In any case, the French have stumble...

Day 93 - Rats

April 6, 2020

National Geographic reports (April 3): Urban lockdowns have caused a reduction in trash, so rats are coming "out of hiding" to search for food. These poor little bastards. Another "rat problem". Another monster to defeat. It's like a video game. We're problem-solving through levels, working our way to another boss. Repeat until the game is over. One of the bosses is a swarm of bees: Social media. The goal: don't let the buzzing drive you insane. Turn off until your brain is cleansed. National Ge...