Dave, I was such a drinker for so many years that, when I quit in 1988, I decided never to play bars. I play patios and dining rooms with full bar service, so I'm talking out of two sides of my mouth, but it makes me feel bad to think I'm contributing to the alcoholism problem.

For so many years, I got "mellow", let's say, with the crowd. As the only sober one in a lounge, the world looks vastly different. I saw how drinking ruined health, careers, families, etc.

That's something I really feel bad about and am struggling to not be involved in. It's really difficult (read "impossible") to find jobs where drinking isn't part of the program.


Russ (reformed alcoholic) Lay