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Whatever's on my mind and worth putting down.

Why Bubba Burgers are the best
Bites & Brews

Why Bubba Burgers are the best

fry them in a little butter and balsamic vinegar, with salt and pepper.

October 13, 2023 1 min read
What’s the best CRM to start my company?
Advice

What’s the best CRM to start my company?

Choosing the right CRM software for your startup is an important decision. A good CRM can help you to manage your customer relationships more effectively, track your sales pipeline, and improve your overall customer satisfaction. But with so many different CRM options available, it can be tough to know which one is right for you.

October 13, 2023 3 min read
The Car Crash That Changed Our Lives
Badass & Sober

The Car Crash That Changed Our Lives

Writing this blog stirred up alcohol-related childhood memories that would put the average person in therapy for the rest of their lives. In short, booze may have wrecked my youth, but I didn’t realize it until I started digging around in my past and

March 30, 2022 9 min read
Booze is a Tolerant Enemy
Badass & Sober

Booze is a Tolerant Enemy

Booze is a Tolerant Enemy As you build tolerances to alcohol, over the years, you need more of it to catch a buzz.I used to think that being Irish, and being able to hold my liquor, was a good thing, but it turns out that as you drink more your body

March 29, 2022 1 min read
The Demon that is Booze
Badass & Sober

The Demon that is Booze

“We have only today; yesterday’s gone and tomorrow is uncertain. That’s why they call it the present. And sobriety really is a gift… for those who are willing to receive it.” Ace Frehley — Badass and Sober since 2006. Ace is a musician and songwriter

July 21, 2021 3 min read
TOP 10 ALCOHOL DISGUISE TOOLS
Badass & Sober

TOP 10 ALCOHOL DISGUISE TOOLS

Is it just a few items you may want to consider to add to your arsenal while you’re disguising the fact that you have quit alcohol? Eventually, you won’t need these, but in the early days, it may be prudent.

July 8, 2021 1 min read
Longevity  and Alcohol
Badass & Sober

Longevity and Alcohol

According to the authors at Wikipedia Mortality effects Maximum quantity recommended Alcohol-related death 3.1Russia 3.2United Kingdom 3.3United States Longevity Alcohol’s effects on the Cardiovascular system Peripheral arterial disease Intermittent

July 4, 2021 1 min read
Side Effects of Alcohol
Badass & Sober

Side Effects of Alcohol

As I write this in my office at home, my wife Mary is watching one of her favorite shows, the Housewives of somewhere or other. In this Netflix/Prime world, I found it strange to hear commercials playing every 10 minutes or so. Of course, the ads are

June 3, 2021 3 min read
Booze Boss Fight
Badass & Sober

Booze Boss Fight

“Don’t Do Drugs” is what they told me. “Don’t Do Drugs” is what they thought. But no one ever mentioned alcohol, and it’s way worse than anyone imagined.” Janey Lee Grace Badass & Sober 2018 If you’re like me, you’ve played a few video games in your

May 31, 2021 2 min read
Angels and Demons
Badass & Sober

Angels and Demons

“I personally believe this: We have only today; yesterday’s gone and tomorrow is uncertain. That’s why they call it the present. And sobriety really is a gift… for those who are willing to receive it.” Ace Frehley — Badass and Sober since 2006 The be

May 30, 2021 3 min read
Don’t Drink I Tell Yeah.
Badass & Sober

Don’t Drink I Tell Yeah.

“We have been taught that freedom is the freedom to pursue our petty, trivial desires. Real freedom is freedom from our petty, trivial desires.” ― Russell Brand, author of Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions As attitudes started to change about alc

May 30, 2021 4 min read
Adding (t) to your Title
Badass & Sober

Adding (t) to your Title

I’ve just activated the emergency button on my Apple Watch with a shaky finger, and it has already alerted my sleeping son. (Hopefully!) It’s December 2019, Covid has not raised its ugly head in the west yet, but I still think I am dying. This can’t

May 29, 2021 10 min read