Year: 2015

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Bill is the bomb.

Bill is the bomb.

I met the man, the myth and the legend behind Maker’s Mark on Friday — Mr. Bill Samuels. I had a book signing at the same time he passed out samples and signed bottles of Maker’s. Let’s just say two people came for me, and about 200 for him.

He’s a nice dude who loves to talk bourbon, and I got him to sign my bottle of Maker’s 46 Cask Strength I purchased at the distillery a few weeks ago. Score! Unfortunately that means I won’t be opening it anytime soon to try it. :/ Guess I didn’t think that one through.

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The dodo bird is extinct, y'all! Like, totally.

The dodo bird is extinct, y’all! Like, totally.

I was thinking the other day of words that have gone extinct, like woolly mammoth or dodo bird. Words like schwing, or jonesing, or saying “not” instead of “just kidding.” Here are some other words we thought of at the Insider Louisville offices:

  • as if
  • thy
  • rad
  • grit (referring to a long-haired rocker dude)
  • dweeb
  • gnarly
  • just say no
  • skeeza (or skeezer)
  • tubular
  • winning
  • grody
  • Madonna

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IMG_2947Sometimes dreams do come true. After my last column ran on Friday (see post below), I received a Tweet at 10:30 p.m. that very night from our esteemed mayor. He has agreed to fulfill his end of the bargain and give me the damn key!

My people are still waiting to hear from his people, but I’m guessing that’s because he’s got some big plans for the ceremony. Parades, ponies, pole dancing — I’m up for whatever, Mr. Mayor! Maybe you can get Jennifer Lawrence in town for this?

Upcoming Book Tour Dates

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IMG_2836Someone asked where they would find me next, and I just said, “Are you familiar with bars?” Kidding aside, here’s a list of my upcoming “Bar Belle Vol. 2” Book Tour dates. Come out and say hello. And remember, the book makes an excellent stocking stuffer. It’s never too soon to shop for that dreaded holiday.

Here’s where you can buy me a beer:

  • Thursday, Sept. 17: The Planet (1565 Bardstown Road), 7-9 p.m.
  • Friday, Sept. 18: Apocalypse Brew Works (1612 Mellwood Ave.), 6-9 p.m.
  • Friday, Sept. 25: The Wine Rack (2632 Frankfort Ave.), 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sept. 26: NuLu Fest, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Friday, Oct. 2: Regalo Gifts (562 S. Fourth St.), 6 p.m.

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61-61277I’ve told you for years I come by this honestly, and now here’s more proof: Playboy named its Top 10 Party Schools, and who is at the top of the list? Why, that would be Ohio University, of course! My alma mater and home of the place where I learned how to drink. Sure I started with Zima, but by the time I was forced to graduate, I was sipping on more respected spirits like Ice 101 and Natural Light.

I’m proud to be a Bobcat, and I’m happy those youngsters are carrying on our traditions. O-H-I-O!

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Trying to find the city’s Top 5 Old Fashioneds is hard work.

So I’ve begun my Quest for the Key … and so far it’s Bourbon 1, Sara 0. Perhaps I’ll try spreading out the stops over three days instead of trying to do them all in one night. Sheesh.

The mayor has given a tall order, indeed.

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What-what!

What-what!

Holy hell … after years of nagging and begging, the Mayor of Louisville finally responded to my request for the key to the city!! I was awakened early Saturday morning with the Tweet on the left. I immediately sprang to my feet and danced around my room. My dog secretly judged me, but I didn’t care.

I plan on finding the five best Old Fashioneds in town throughout the next few weeks. It’s gonna be tough to find time in between my book tour, but I’ll just have to put my head down and get it done.

Thank you, Mr. Mayor, for this opportunity. Although I prefer Manhattans, I can get behind an Old Fashioned any day.