I love the way so many drinks follow a standard recipe. For example, there’s only one way to make a Sazerac (rye, Peychaud’s Bitters, simple syrup, absinthe rinse, lemon peel), … Continue reading Formulas and Rituals
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Hospital Superstitions: Why I’m Afraid to Take Off My Shoes
When I work in hospitals, I’m almost always “on call.” This means I carry a pager that can go off at any moment, signaling an emergency of some kind: Maybe … Continue reading Hospital Superstitions: Why I’m Afraid to Take Off My Shoes