Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Charitable Drinking The September Baltimore Blogger Happy Hour, as organized by Jennetic and Zenchick, has been announced.  The details: Where: Sláinte, 1700 Thames St, Baltimore, MD  21231 When: Thursday, 29 September 2005 5:00-9:00 PM Why: Portion of the Proceeds to Benefit the American Red Cross With the recovery from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, it was only fitting that communities reached out with offers of assistance.  In this modern age, it is only fitting that a part of the digital community--the Baltimore Blogger community--contribute to the current recovery efforts.  It was only appropriate that the contribution go to the American Red Cross, one of the leading charitable organizations spearheading the recovery effort.  And what better way to make a contribution than to gather together and consume mass quantities of adult beverages!  (All along I thought the only benefit from these happy hours was my approaching need for a liver transplant, but I digress.)  For those of you who do not know, Sláinte (pronounced SLAW-ncha) is an Irish term meaning "Good health!" and "Cheers!"  On the 29th of September, bring everyone you know--friends, family, significant others, or drinking buddies--to raise a pint, cocktail, or what-have-you to benefit those who need our help in their time of need.  The more we drink, the larger the portion of the proceeds that benefits our fellow citizens.  This time, Sláinte has a much more deeper meaning than "Cheers," and we can truly drink to the good health of others.  9:39:40 PM    comment []  trackback []

"It doesn't hurt so much here or here, but right here.... is there a mark?" --Chris Farley as Tommy Calahan in Tommy Boy Note to self: When standing outside of your hotel on the boardwalk in Atlantic City talking to a coworker about various work items, make sure not to stand on one side too much.  The sun has a tendency to tan your skin, leaving a mark of sorts.  That's what I get for shooting the breeze for about 45 minutes, while drinking two *$'s Caramel Macchiatos.  My nerdiness strikes again, as I think I look similar to this guy from an old episode from the original Star Trek series.  Behold: I guess I deserve that for not seeing much outside the hotel during our two day retreat.  I am just not as burnt, that's all.  9:00:07 PM    comment []  trackback []