I'm drunk, but don't be embarrassed; pop in and say 'hi'.

[Aristus]

I need it...

[ret5hd]

1. Well, me too. My celebrations have only started.

[Aristus]

2. You've been here for 11,051 posts, and I've never met you?

Nice to meet you...

[pinboy3niner]

3. Here's to a better week ahead for you

[Aristus]

5. Thank you.

I'm sitting here in the dark, just trying to summon the will...

[sarge43]

4. Where is Will?

Has he returned to Stratford?

[Aristus]

6. No. He's back!

Back to post for WSTFTD again...

[sarge43]

8. And WSTFTD is?

My brain has frozen up thanks to the minus 20 wind chill.

Say hi to the great scribbler for me.

[Aristus]

9. William Shakespeare's Thought For The Day.

Check my journal for prior editions. Most of the links for photos have been shut down, though...

[sarge43]

10. Ah. Should have guessed

I just thought he'd be lifting a few with you.

[Aristus]

17. He is...

He's helping me cope right now...

What a privilege: the world's greatest poet helping me through my time of trouble...

[sarge43]

18. He will find the right words of comfort. It's his way.

[Aristus]

19. yes...

I'm unworthy of such friendly regard...

[sarge43]

20. You've brought his words to many people.

I'm sure he appreciates that and he knew the weight of sorrow. No one had more empathy than the Bard.

[Aristus]

21. "Why, why, why..

must a dog, a horse, a rat have life? And thou no breath at all?..."

[sarge43]

22. King Lear? n/t

[Aristus]

23. Yes.

I defy anyone who thinks that Shakespeare is the ossified, decaying icon of British hegemony, to see a good production of King Lear, and not be moved beyond the power of words to express.

[sarge43]

24. The cri de coeur of every parent who lost a child

Will experienced that pain and with simple words everyone could feel it. That took courage and genius.

[Aristus]

25. "Sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have an ungrateful child!"

n/t

[sarge43]

27. Yeah, well there's that, too.

He saw it all and wrote about most of it with precision. What a mind.

[trof]

7. Drunk? Naw, THIS is drunk:

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[MrMickeysMom]

11. Scalia!

HA!

[Aristus]

12. YES!

Haven't seen you in a while...

[MrMickeysMom]

13. Hey, I haven't visited the lounge for some time, my friend!

Cheers!

or... TokE!

[Aristus]

14. Either way.

I just need to chill out, and not be in the real world for a while...

Thank you for replying...

[MrMickeysMom]

15. You'll be happy to know that the real world is ....

---> <------
here

I have to disengage myself lately. Today, I resigned from a local non-profit group that had me doing most of the work. I finally figured, "why do I think I have to do some things out of duty, when I can do some things out of passion instead?"

You just have to give yourself permission once in a while to take care of YOU!

[Aristus]

16. Sure, every once in a while...

You might not like me very much IRL; I'm on the membership committee of a local organization, and lately, my co-chairs have been doing the bulk of the work, because I've been too busy with other things...

Good intentions only get one so far...

[TexasTowelie]

26. Hey there,

I hope that whatever troubles you is made better soon. I'd lift a glass with you, but I have a few things to accomplish tonight.

[Aristus]

28. Do what you need to do. But thank you for stopping in.

That was very thoughtful...

[HeiressofBickworth]

29. Hi!

It's been a bad week for you. So sorry ((hugs)) Your work is so important to so many so surely there have been some bright spots in your week -- concentrate on those while you grieve what can't be changed.

All the rain we've been having hasn't helped any either. When it rains, I get that sore spot at the base of my spine -- that little touch of arthritis just to remind me that I'm getting to be an old shit.

Well, as my favorite philosopher once said, "Tomorrow is another day."

[Initech]

32. I've had a shitty month too so I know how it feels.

But you know what? You get through it, even if it is one day at a time. And beer usually helps.

[HeiressofBickworth]

33. I'm not a drinker, but

a nice piece of chocolate produces the same euphoric effect. I've already had my piece of chocolate for the day -- a Camp Fire Girls chocolate with caramel and nuts. Eaten slowly it's just like sipping a fine wine (so I've heard).

[swimboy]

30. I'll take Supreme Court Justices for $1000, Alex!

Cheers to you tonight, Aristus!

[In_The_Wind]

40. ok, then ...

[swimboy]

42. Aww! Happy Valentime's Day!

[In_The_Wind]

43. Happy Valentine's to you and mr. swim

[Initech]

31. I just had what might be the best non beer alcoholic drink ever.

Ever had a Moscow Mule?

[3catwoman3]

36. Moscow Mules...

...are quite delightful.

[Initech]

37. And expensive.

The bar I was at was charging $11 for them. But worth it!

[fun n serious]

34. Thank you!

I have a rare disease that went un-dx for years. It was an ER doctor who finally said I saw this one time before. Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis. A biopsy was sent to the Mayo clinic it turned out he was right. I owe him my life. No other DR. had a clue. Still don't. This doctor has no idea how grateful I am, so I am sure you have many grateful patients you may not be aware of.

[kentauros]

35. I'm not drunk,

though I did pour a little chocolate-orange liqueur into the rum-sauce for my bread pudding tonight

[Skittles]

38. you want I should kick your drunken ass, Aristus?

LEMME AT YOU!!!

[Tab]

39. There are worse ways to spend a holiday weekend

You can run it out another day

Best to you

[redwitch]

41. It is now Sunday morning.

So I was a little concerned. Hope you are not hungover! Happy Valentine's Day Aristus!

[Hangingon]

44. Back yard is 75* but the pool is still cold

Having a margarita and watching Pebble Beach on the lanai tv. Enjoying the buzz.

[PonyUp]

45. Release the Kraken!!!!