One of the smartest men in American History, Ben Franklin lived an extraordinary life. Ben Franklin was a writer, inventor, and politician. Ben was also a partier and loved the "good life". He was quoted as saying; "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." I couldn't agree with Ben more. Beer is great and makes us feel good. Now of course there is caution to be added to this sentiment, abuse of any substance can lead to bad things and a beer belly. But, for the sake of my idea, I want to talk about the fun and shared moments that beer brings into our life.
I was impressed when Obama, said he wanted to squash a debate between a police man and the professor who was arrested for breaking into his own home. Obama said they could sit down over a few beers and discuss it. That is awesome to all the men in the world who have done this same thing. Some of my deepest conversations, and even important business meetings have taken place over some beers. I have seen people settle differences or create arguments while drinking beers. I have seen couples decide to get back together or decide to break up while having beers. The moment was created nonetheless, and barriers were broken down. People got real, and let it all out, good or bad the honesty flowed and that is what beer is all about.
When I first started drinking beer with my friends, I did not like the taste of beer. Of course we were drinking cheap beers. Then there was a time during college when I experimented with Malt Liquor, due to my obsession with what rappers like Ice Cube and Eazy-E were drinking. As I began to become a man, I learned to really savor the taste of beer and would find great beers to drink. One of my UNLV college professors (Lucciani Valentino) who recently passed away, taught me about the importance of drinking high quality beers. He had such a passion for beers and spirits, and I learned that it was a good thing to be a connoisseur.
One of the best places that I used to visit in Las Vegas when I lived there was the Holy Cow brewery and Casino. It was a small casino that had awesome wheat and amber beers that were freshly brewed. The wings were to die for and the beers tasted like heaven. Then it was sold to Ivana Trump's company and closed down to make way for a proposed high rise condo, which by the way was never built. The day that the Holy Cow closed down, angels cried and beer lovers like me lost a part of their souls.
Beer is best shared in company with friends and even better on your travels.
- I remember drinking ice cold beer and eating wood fired pizza while looking at the Pacific Ocean from a Newport Beach bar. I was talking with my friend about life.
- I remember having some pints with my wife in a London Pub and talking with some wealthy kids from India, we were breaking culture barriers.
- I remember discussing the meaning of success with another Vegas friend of mine, while drinking from 16 oz mugs.
- I remember a taxi driver taking my brother-in-law and me from place to place in El Paso, Texas while we bar hopped every place possible drinking Mexican beers, and eating the hottest wings known to man.
Do you know how we felt better the next day? We had beers in a cantina in Juarez, Mexico. We ate and drank and paid the Trio to play us sad tunes. The point is, that I remember these moments and many more because of the people I shared the moments with. Beer was a great factor, but the people made it all possible.
Now that I am getting to my mid-30's, I try to not drink beer as much as I use to. I used to drink one or two beers with my meals. This lifestyle can keep you from accomplishing your goals and besides, I am much more interested in looking and feeling good. There is such thing as a beer belly, and I proved it. I try to restrict my beer drinking to visiting friends, watching a good movie or other special occasions, but my enjoyment of beer has not simmered. I still love the taste of the malted hops and barely in a frosty glass. We are now in the moment, and enjoying the greatness of beer and life.
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