It is funny how little things sometimes make us feel good about ourselves. One thing of which I am relatively proud is that I have never showed up drunk and have never drank at work.
It simply would not be fun. I did drink at a job once but everyone drank at that job. We had a group of artists throwing pots and another decorating the pottery. I did the sales and marketing and I would call into work and ask what was needed.
I would hear; two cases of Corona, a case of bud light and a couple cases of whatever looks good. We had about 5 potters and six girls doing the designs and we drank the whole day because we had three huge kilns firing which kept things hotter than normal. But it was the boss that made the call.
We also smoked a lot of dope and snorted a lot of coke. We had a coke dealer working for us in order to have a tax record. He loved coming to work, everyone loved coming to work. It was a wonderful place at a wonderful time. Long ago in a world that was changing.
I don't miss the drinking as I missed the freedom.
I also drank Champaign when I toured people for yacht club memberships cruising Newport Harbour but that was part of the job and it was expected.
I guess I should rephrase my original comment that I only drank when it was appropriate. My biggest fear is to let someone down, or something down. Even when I see the disappointment in a dog that wanted to go for a walk, or wanted to go for a ride. The look in those eyes is too much for me to take.
