I’m doing my part, though I don’t care for negronis.
How about you?
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You lose me after “cream sauce” and pick me up again at “Eat slowly.” The part about sharing conversation with a stranger is good, but I don’t eat beef or seafood or imbibe alcohol of any kind. No idea whst a negroni even is.
Sorry. I’m not going to take advice from someone who, presumably after following his own advice, killed himself.
We each need to figure out how to “enjoy the ride” in ways that are relevant to us. For me, that doesn’t include steaks, oysters, cream sauce, or many of Tony’s other pursuits.
Me? I do not take advice from a guy sitting in a thrift store reject couch, wearing thrift store reject boots, wearing jeans that have more holes than a golf course, and isn’t smart enough to get in out of the cold. Be this is an answer you were not expecting, huh?
I have heard much worse advice. And heck if it will keep a bartender and such in business’ why not ? I’m in. Though I might go slow on the negronis at first. Besides it is one of the best ways to remind ourselves we all have much more in common than not.
At this point, I am not going to say what I don’t care for as it might be misinterpreted as I am not sure what a negroni is? Huh, He is off the beaten path, mostly.
As someone who worked in the public school district, we get into trouble if we use foreign words that not everyone understands and I am not speaking Latin swear words. It is a stretch. Although the students are allowed to speak freely telling the teachers different words in different languages. Who knows what they are saying? Politically correct or BS?
I liked Anthony Bourdain. He’s the only TV foodie guy I have ever seen eat a pig he killed himself. All respect. I can’t say what was in his heart and mind that drove him to take his own life, I’m just glad it’s not in mine. If I was a religious person, I would even say “There, but for the grace of God, go I.”
It’s too bad this advice didn’t lead him out of the darkness, but it’s still good advice, even if it’s not a blueprint for a completely satisfying life. Miss ya, Tony.
I never watch food shows, but I loved No Reservations. He suffered from severe depression all his life but it never stopped him from traveling the world, embracing its people and experiencing new things. There’s a lesson in that.
I’m with Kenny I loved Anthony Bourdain. And I also LOVE Negroni’s, which is a very Italian drink for someone who is from far West Texas. But I love his advice, its something we all need to ponder I think and not judge on appearances but contemplate the words.
I always learned something when watching Anthony, and that in itself is praise-worthy. I think the attitude he outlines here is a path we should all allow ourselves to take.
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You lose me after “cream sauce” and pick me up again at “Eat slowly.” The part about sharing conversation with a stranger is good, but I don’t eat beef or seafood or imbibe alcohol of any kind. No idea whst a negroni even is.
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It’s gin, vermouth and Campari with an orange twist.
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I didn’t either.
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Sorry. I’m not going to take advice from someone who, presumably after following his own advice, killed himself.
We each need to figure out how to “enjoy the ride” in ways that are relevant to us. For me, that doesn’t include steaks, oysters, cream sauce, or many of Tony’s other pursuits.
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To each their own.
The fact that he took his own life makes it all the more bittersweet to me…
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I believe the advice he gave here and the reasons why he committed suicide are most likely very much unrelated.
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I’m with you, too! Doing my part.
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Cheers!
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Me? I do not take advice from a guy sitting in a thrift store reject couch, wearing thrift store reject boots, wearing jeans that have more holes than a golf course, and isn’t smart enough to get in out of the cold. Be this is an answer you were not expecting, huh?
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It requires no answer. We all follow our own path…
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I have heard much worse advice. And heck if it will keep a bartender and such in business’ why not ? I’m in. Though I might go slow on the negronis at first. Besides it is one of the best ways to remind ourselves we all have much more in common than not.
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I think that’s the point. Put yourself out there, engage.
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Good advice River !
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OK, but don’t call me “Number One” or tell me to make it so.
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At this point, I am not going to say what I don’t care for as it might be misinterpreted as I am not sure what a negroni is? Huh, He is off the beaten path, mostly.
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A Negroni is a cocktail. Gin, vermouth and Campari with a twist of orange.
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Sounds good to know-inclusive of all. I agree with this one!
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As someone who worked in the public school district, we get into trouble if we use foreign words that not everyone understands and I am not speaking Latin swear words. It is a stretch. Although the students are allowed to speak freely telling the teachers different words in different languages. Who knows what they are saying? Politically correct or BS?
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Merde.
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Merci!
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Comme ci comme ca
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Trying. Hard to alone sometimes.
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I liked Anthony Bourdain. He’s the only TV foodie guy I have ever seen eat a pig he killed himself. All respect. I can’t say what was in his heart and mind that drove him to take his own life, I’m just glad it’s not in mine. If I was a religious person, I would even say “There, but for the grace of God, go I.”
It’s too bad this advice didn’t lead him out of the darkness, but it’s still good advice, even if it’s not a blueprint for a completely satisfying life. Miss ya, Tony.
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I never watch food shows, but I loved No Reservations. He suffered from severe depression all his life but it never stopped him from traveling the world, embracing its people and experiencing new things. There’s a lesson in that.
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There was definitely more to that show than ridin’ the bus to Flavortown, regards to Guy Fieri and giant burger purveyors everywhere.
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I’m with Kenny I loved Anthony Bourdain. And I also LOVE Negroni’s, which is a very Italian drink for someone who is from far West Texas. But I love his advice, its something we all need to ponder I think and not judge on appearances but contemplate the words.
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I always found him rather sexy..
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Yep, you and I both sista. It was his bad boy persona I think.
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He was a snarky devil.
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Oh, Bourdain, I got it.
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I felt so sorry for him – he saw some things I don’t think I could live with. I think I’ll stick with wine and cheese.
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You can’t go wrong with wine and cheese.
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Haven’t been able to access your blog, Huntress! I miss you! Mona
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What!? Do you know why? I was wondering where you were at 🤔
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I always learned something when watching Anthony, and that in itself is praise-worthy. I think the attitude he outlines here is a path we should all allow ourselves to take.
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I loved his show and the way he embraced new experiences. Such a sad end…
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Other than you, and members of my family, he’s the only person I have ever heard mention pilmeni.
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All sounds good in theory. In practice, I’d have to make some modifications. Doctors, whatchagonnado? Mona
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Modifications are fine. It’s the spirit that counts…
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I do like Campari, maybe I’ve had the drink after all?
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Could be.
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Enjoy the ride eh…advice he didn’t heed to
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It all sounds good to me, but I’ll stick with beer
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I was going to say the same thing! I agree with every piece of advice but the negronis. I tried one once and had no desire to ever have another.
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I’m a cocktail girl, and I do like gin.. but, no.
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I’m a cocktail girl too, so I get you.
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I knew you would.
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