Alcohol Free Lent – Try It!

What to Give up for Lent?Although I am a Protestant pastor now, I grew up Catholic.  I can remember the gatherings that my parents had with other families in the parish.  I do not remember alcohol being consumed in great amounts, but only “socially”.  But as a result of that “social” drinking I know a […]

Looks Like Science Might Proclaim What We Already Know

A Lowered BAC Law for the United States?How often have you heard folks say, “It’s okay for me to drive, I only had “x” amount of drinks. ”  Well it looks like “x” amount of drinks and being able to drive my may be too many drinks.  Good science is proving what we’ve known all along. […]

Keeping Bars Open Until 4 am?

Extended Bar Hours: Dangers for States, Cities, & CommunitiesIn the last few years, states have introduced legislation to allow on-premises alcohol retailers to remain open beyond current closing times. Typically, retailers seeking extended hours are bars with closing times of 2:00 a.m. Developers, the hospitality and alcohol industries, and some legislators tout this type of […]

What CAN alcohol cost you?

Wow!  So you work and work and work for YEARS to be one of the top swimmers in the WORLD!  And then you throw it all away from a night of indiscretion and partying.

Reflections