Barfly wins first place in CNPA journalism awards contest!
My Barfly column has beat out all the other columns in California for the top slot in the California Newspaper Publishers Association (CNPA) contest! just saying……
Some old dogs don’t need new tricks
“Over here Dad,” said the woman in her mid-fifties, guarding the barstool as if it were the gates of Troy. Dad ambled over, his Navy blue…
Summer calls for rum, rhum or rum liqueur
When we think of hot days or beaches or swimsuits, rum (or rhum) automatically comes to mind. Maybe not directly, but certainly subliminally. Nobody ever orders…
Barfly Podcast Season Three Episode Six: Mimi Towle Part 2
https://www.buzzsprout.com/169913/8668302-season-three-mimi-towle-part-2.mp3?download=true
Looking after just yourself often leaves a bitter aftertaste
“Gosh darn it,” said the manager emerging from behind the stack of wine boxes. Truth be told he didn’t use the word “gosh” or the words…
Barfly Podcast Season Three Episode Five: Mimi Towle Part 1
https://www.buzzsprout.com/169913/8626670-season-three-mimi-towle.mp3?download=true
It’s not babysitting if it’s your baby
We sat on the little patio, just like we had many times before. Some places haven’t had to do much to adapt to changing seating requirements,…
Summer fruits (or vegetables) make great cocktails
I would quote the lyrics from the song “Summertime, Summertime” the 1958 hit single by The Jamies, made most famous perhaps by the California surf duo…
Mansplaining is never appreciated
“Are you guys still open?” asked the clean-cut, suntanned youth. “We just want a drink,” said his equally tanned female companion. I recognized them right away.…
Maybe ‘normal’ wasn’t as normal, as it should have been
“This glass has lipstick on it,” said the server through the drink window. I smiled, because I have not heard that in over a year, and…