A couple of nights ago, I was zipping down 25th, when I was flagged into the parking lot of the Y for a chat with a polite, young, policeman. Is it just me or are the cops getting younger every year? Instead of lecturing me on my driving habits – Hurrah! No speeding ticket! –… Continue reading breathalysers
Author: james romanow
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
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
John Gormley Live Mar/08
The white wine, John (and I) was enjoying so much got mentioned off the air. I think I forgot to give it a name on air. It was Evolution, an Oregon wine by Sokol Blosser. Great wine. Lovely bouquet, with great fruit and acid. Remarkably versatile wine. The other two wines we drank were: –… Continue reading John Gormley Live Mar/08
John Gormley Live, Feb. /08
So here we are with new and vastly improved website (Thanks Tien!) In future the JG Live broadcasts will be available as podcasts here, as will all liquors/wines/beers/books recommended. Here’s Pt 1 of the last (February) broadcase. Podcasts must be broken down for ease of downloading