PWI–Parenting While Intoxicated

…on good food, questionable judgment, and making life work

My brother was murdered in Nashville seven years ago…

Update 9/28/23 – Today it has been seven years since my brother was murdered in broad daylight on a busy road in Nashville.  Since this was published, my brother’s case … Continue reading

September 13, 2017 · 1 Comment

Nuit Belge – Debauchery, Elegance, and Pants

Last year, I had the fortune to attend the inaugural Nuit Belge at Marathon Music Works.  Honestly, I really didn’t know what to expect – I had been to multiple … Continue reading

January 19, 2016 · Leave a comment

I’m Cut Off

Every so often, when I’m feeling super-self-esteemy, it occurs to me to cut off all of my hair. You know, to knock myself down a peg or two; to stave … Continue reading

May 14, 2014 · 1 Comment

PWI Goes to the Derby – A Perfect Mint Julep

  Hello my thirsty friends.  It’s almost Derby time, and that means it is time for a good Mint Julep.  You may not be in Kentucky, but you can still … Continue reading

April 21, 2014 · 2 Comments

I suffer from an acute case of Inappropriate Laughter. I also have mild to moderate generalized panic disorder, which means that in instances of great stress or tension, I fear … Continue reading

March 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Log On and Eat – Now on the Interwebs!

So, Last year, because of my food review misanthropy,  got the opportunity to be a part of a fantastic show on The Cooking Channel called “Log On and Eat With … Continue reading

February 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

Silly Goose* (Silly Goose is neither silly nor contains goose)

Oh how I hate hate hate communal tables. When I first walked in during a lunch date with the wife, I clenched up.  Seriously, if I wanted to sit at … Continue reading

February 14, 2014 · 1 Comment

What Would Castro Eat?

I have lots of irrational fears–loads of them. Choking, escalators, and every time I crack an egg, I experience  a brief moment of trepidation. But my biggest fear is that … Continue reading

February 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Two – Ten – Jack : EAT ALL OF THE THINGS

My birthday just passed, last weekend to be precise, and it was a helluva day. The craziest thing was that some jackass broke in through the roof of one of … Continue reading

February 5, 2014 · 2 Comments

Insensitive Boobery–Fix it With Carbs

Ahh, the Snowpocalypse. Our school district announced that school was closing at 11:00 on January 28, as the snow grew heavier. Having grown up in the Snow Belt, I don’t … Continue reading

February 3, 2014 · 1 Comment