#3 Reason I Drink (Headless Horseman)
Relationships.
I’m not one to run from problems or skulk away in the dead of night. Likewise, I’m also not one to drown my problems temporarily in alcoholic beverages; that’s certainly a recipe for personal disaster, and I’ve worked too hard over the last twenty years to make my life productive and worthwhile.
However, the last six months have been–not so much fun. A personal relationship took a turn into unknown territory and I floundered. I can’t say I handled things in the best manner available, but I can say that I handled them in the only way I knew how. No claim to perfection here, so I fully admit that I made mistakes. The thing is that for the first time in a long time, I experienced deep fear when considering someone’s reaction to what I had to say. It’s hard to know how to proceed when what you need to say is not pleasant and has to be said to someone who is hanging on by his or her fingernails. I’m no psychologist; I’m not the wisest person in the world. I did my best, but made things worse. Can it be repaired? Dunno. Certainly not while others not even involved in the situation are making circumspect snide remarks about me that are just vague enough that official denial will be all too easy if I confront it.
So I ignore it, pretty much ignore the cold shoulder I get as well, and on particularly bad days I pour myself one of these. This is an exceptional summer drink; goes down smooth and easy and is quite refreshing.
♦
Headless Horseman
- 2 ounces vodka
- 2 – 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- ginger ale
- orange slice for garnish
Pour vodka into a collins glass. Add bitters (don’t add too much or drink will be too bitter). Add several ice cubes. Fill rest of the way with ginger ale. Stir. Garnish with orance slice.
Slàinte! Here’s to friendship.
