Wishing you all a Midwinter full of light, companionship, and feasting. The old stones endure throughout the wheel of the seasons. Joyous Yule!

This evening's cocktail is the Sentimental Gentleman.

Recently reading about the phenomenon of "A.I. hallucinations" once again reminds me that Ellis & Robertson's cyberpunk opus Transmetropolitan is among the most prescient works of dystopian fiction ever. Our machines are tripping balls while we sigh wearily.

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To celebrate the end of another grueling semester, the Poet's Dream, a tasty variation on a martini, accompanied by Metallica's thoroughly creditable most recent release. Evidence that even old dogs may still have some bite.