"Romance and poetry, ivy, lichens, and wallflowers need ruin to make them grow." - Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Universe places me in a number of strange nexus points, where a riff occurs between the past and present. I find myself reflecting on my relationship with the one who stole me away, as I come face-to-face with her for the first time in ages.

Consider a charitable donation to Dakota's Dream Animal Rescue: https://dakotasdream.org/donate-now/

"Dakota’s Dream is a small, volunteer run, no-kill, non-for profit animal rescue group. Our volunteers are hard working and dedicated in assisting animals in need of finding a forever home. We pride ourselves on being a no kill rescue group. We believe that every animal deserves a second chance and sometimes even a third chance."

All of my love, LGW.

The third and final period of The Pittsburgh Special. Including a tour of Heinz Field and a rhetorical criticism of the term, 'Redneck,' November 20, 2021.

Dedicated to Hunter Cutlip and Nick Patti, for whom this podcast is made.

Special thanks to Neil Diamond and the American Sound Studio for giving us, "Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)." Where it began, I can't begin to know when....

Please consider a charitable donation to the UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh: https://www.givetochildrens.org/donatechp3

"UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children, teenagers, and young adults through excellence in patient care, teaching, research, and advocacy."

Another rendezvous with the stranger that I fell in love with at the bar. And, the story behind the February 2022 D.C. Bar Examination.

Consider a charitable donation to the International Medical Corps: https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/

"This nonprofit is focused on providing health-care services, psychosocial support, and care to citizens of countries dealing with disaster, disease, and conflict. It's currently accepting monetary gifts that will go toward providing Ukrainians with better access to medical and mental health resources."

All of my love, LGW.

Dear Diary, I drink to remember. I drink to forget. I drink to celebrate. And, I drink to regret. But, most importantly, I drink to create. Create nights to remember. Create nights to forget. Create nights to celebrate. Oh, and create nights to regret. Rum is but the paint; my heart, but the brush.

The second volume of The Rum Diary. Including an early morning cocktail, fried oysters, some dog shit, and the Wright Brothers for all the wrong reasons, January 22, 2022.

Dedicated to Brian Lipscomb and Hunter S. Thompson, author of, "The Rum Diary."

Special thanks to Outer Banks Distilling, Tortuga's Lie, and the National Park Service. Additional thanks to rum, for rum is the reason.

Please consider a charitable donation to the Outer Banks Conservationists: https://obcinc.org/give/

"We work to protect natural, cultural, and historic resources through preservation and conservation of a sense of place, and through public education, interpretation, and outreach, to instill these values in others for the benefit of future generations."

Dear Diary, I'm not all bad, but I am a faithful sinner. I remain loyal to my wife, bourbon whiskey; my lover, rye whiskey; and my dear friend, spiced rum. I love them all dearly, but only one is as sweet as sugarcane molasses.

The first volume of The Rum Diary. Including a blizzardy trip from Winchester, Virginia to Manteo, North Cackalacky, January 21, 2022.

Dedicated to Brian Lipscomb and Hunter S. Thompson, author of, "The Rum Diary."

Special thanks to Outer Banks Distilling; including Scott Smith, the Matt Pack, and the entire Kill Devil Crew. Additional thanks to the Elizabethan Inn, for giving us a place to rest our heads.

Please consider a charitable donation to the Outer Banks Conservationists: https://obcinc.org/give/

"We work to protect natural, cultural, and historic resources through preservation and conservation of a sense of place, and through public education, interpretation, and outreach, to instill these values in others for the benefit of future generations."

The second period of The Pittsburgh Special. Including a trip to Burgatory and a tour of the Hail Gate of Pittsburgh Panthers football, November 20, 2021.

Dedicated to Hunter Cutlip and Nick Patti, for whom this podcast is made.

Special thanks to bourbon whiskey for making this day possible. "We make fine bourbon at a profit if we can, at a loss if we must, but always fine bourbon." - Pappy V.

Please consider a charitable donation to the UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh: https://www.givetochildrens.org/donatechp3

"UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children, teenagers, and young adults through excellence in patient care, teaching, research, and advocacy."

A not-so-quick look back on the year through my eyes (and Instagram). 04/21 - 12/21.

Please consider a charitable donation to The Paul Walker Foundation: https://paulwalkerfoundation.org/pages/donate

All of my love, LGW.

A not-so-quick look back on the year through my eyes (and Instagram). 01/21 - 03/21.

Please consider a charitable donation to The Paul Walker Foundation: https://paulwalkerfoundation.org/pages/donate

All of my love, LGW.

The first period of The Pittsburgh Special. Including my relationship with Hunter Cutlip from its inception to UVA @ Pitt, November 20, 2021.

Dedicated to Hunter Cutlip and Nick Patti, for whom this podcast is made.

Special thanks to the Shepherd University Debate and Forensics organization and the one who stole me away. It seems like forever between now and then.

Please consider a charitable donation to the UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh: https://www.givetochildrens.org/donatechp3

"UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children, teenagers, and young adults through excellence in patient care, teaching, research, and advocacy."

I apologize for the poorer quality of the first segment. I didn't have the recording set to my microphone, so my voice was picked up on the internal mic. Enjoy a summation of my recent Liquor Store Saga.

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All of my love, LGW.