On Drinking

Leave it to the god of wine to liven things up around here...

Many writers are neither spirit nor wine, but rather spirits- of-wine: they can catch fire, and then they give off heat. - Friedrich Nietzsche

Alcohol plays a prevalent role in many cultures, with many of us toasting to big life moments, enjoying happy hours with coworkers or friends, or simply indulging in a few drinks after a long, stressful day.

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