Seven days on and still going strong. Rather than blog daily about my abstinence which would make for terrible reading, I thought it apt to review a beer. Not my usual kind of review but why not? Every just get a craving for the refreshing taste of an ice cold beer? I do and, evenContinue reading “Dry January Day 7 – A Beer Review”
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The History of Alcohol – Dry January Day 5
Yes, I am still on the wagon for Dry January. I have to say it was quite difficult this weekend to avoid having a drink. Friday and Saturday nights seem to be a standard drinking evening so it’s a bit strange to reach for a lemonade instead. Honestly, I do think I am sleeping betterContinue reading “The History of Alcohol – Dry January Day 5”
Dry January – Day 1
“It’s 6 o’clock somewhere” Who’s every used this excuse before? Not sure when or how 6pm became a socially acceptable time to crack a beer but it’s what I’ve grown up with. I have excused myself many times with this. If it’s past 6pm then there’s no problem. If I can see other people drinkingContinue reading “Dry January – Day 1”
Dry January – Day 0
Temperance – a Christian virtue to moderate and balance the use of created goods. Later to be known as abstinence from alcohol. The word temperance is, indeed, a Christian virtue but became particularly important in the 19th and 20th centuries when society started to think twice about alcohol. Temperance Bars, that served only non-alcoholic beverages,Continue reading “Dry January – Day 0”
Dry January – Day -1
New year, new me? Disclaimer: I have highjacked this review site to post other stuff. Just enjoying writing at the moment. Still reading though and reviews to follow. I have decided to attempt Dry January this year. This means going alcohol free for 30 days. The reason I am writing this blog is that IContinue reading “Dry January – Day -1”
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