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A Toast to Not Drinking

By Jason Menard,

I’m thinking of becoming an alcoholic.

Actually, it’s probably safer to say that I’m thinking of becoming an ex-alcoholic in recovery, because – oddly enough – it’s easier to explain that away than just to be a non-drinker.

I’m not against drinking, per se. It’s not like I haven’t imbibed on occasion. And I’m not an anti-alcohol zealot who regards booze as the Devil’s fire water. In fact, I’m fully supportive of the idea of selling alcohol in grocery and variety stores, like they do in Quebec. Continue reading