The Friday Night Rant

Very little compares to the satisfaction of pouring a glass of whiskey – or some other strange drink I can’t resist – on a Friday night.

Relaxing and thinking about the things that came thundering down upon you during the week:

Work, unexpected occurrences, something someone said, politics, writing, getting older and seeing things differently, life.

So I do it in front of a camera.

Then I pour myself another whiskey, go say hello to Astrid and start the weekend.

If you want to raise a glass with me on a Friday night, join me on my Poetry & Purpose Youtube channel.

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