Saturday, January 8, 2011

A Glass (or Two) of Wine Does Not a Criminal Make

In my Weight Watchers meeting (See, I am occasionally virtuous.), the leader asked how we fatties reward ourselves.

“Drink a glass of wine with dinner!” I shouted without hesitation.

Everyone held their collective breaths; eyes widened.

“At least you’re honest,” another member replied, pityingly.

“An occasional glass is fine,” the leader countered in attempt to emolliate the mob.

“That’s right,” I smiled. “A few sips and, ahhh, everything’s better.”

Horror from the crowd.

My So-Called Obsession with Strangling Mother Teresa

What? Did I just confess to strangling Mother Teresa or that I have an obsession with fossilized kitty litter?

No, I said I enjoy a glass (or two) of wine with dinner.

“Well, golly,” I tried to recover. “It’s not like I drink my glass of wine at work or while I’m at the drive-through window.”

Embarrassed titters.

I decided to just be quiet after that.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury
In defense of a glass (or two) of wine, I present my case.

First off, let me state I’m adamantly opposed to drunkenness, alcoholism, drunk driving, boxed wines or ostentatious wines. That said, here we go:

A Long and Ignoble History
Fermented beverages have been enjoyed since Neanderthal man grunted, “Ugh. Over-ripe loganberry make everything lot better.” Oh, wait a minute. Didn’t I just say that?

Au Naturale
Even birds have been known to imbibe in fermented pyracantha berries. It’s a winter time kick to watch tipsy black birds try to walk a straight line.
Heart Healthy
Erudite studies report that a glass of red wine, full antioxidants and resveratrol promote a healthy heart. I don’t know what antioxidants or resveratrol are, but my heart will be pumping like a 16-year-old Olympiad when my teetotaling friends are in the cardiopulmonary ward.

God’s Will
Every religion from Animism to Zeus worship, embrace a glass of wine as part of their worship. Where do you think debauchery comes from? Okay, maybe not the best example.

Everyone Has a Weakness
No one bats an eye at the coffee addicted or a sweet tooth. I can pass up a lot of things, I’m not sure when it became shameful to drink a glass of wine with dinner, but that’s one reward I’m not passing up.

1 comment:

  1. Hey, no posting pictures from PIT projects! ...I am on your side...a little wine a, little cheese, catching some rays...makes life worth living...keep up the comments...as always they make me smile!

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