Category Archives: Thirsty

Thirsty Outtakes

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Thirsty South

I accumulate a lot of photos over the course of a year, only a small percentage of which end up on Thirsty South. Every once in a while, I’ll look back and see certain shots that trigger a memory, a … Continue reading →

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A Balanced, Thirsty Life: Public To Do List

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Thirsty South

Life is busy. There’s work, of course. More importantly, there’s family. And friends. I like it best when writing for Thirsty South can be an extension of the things that are most important to me. A component of those things, … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Thirsty South

No end of year wraps ups or “best of” lists here, just wishes for a happy new year to everyone and thanks for visiting Thirsty South. Oh, and one lesson from the past week spent on vacation… when stuck in … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Ego Trip

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Thirsty South

It’s always nice to see your name in lights, or engraved on something that at least looks like a metallic substance. So here’s the Thirsty South ego trip of the day (and year!)… one of many bottles of a single … Continue reading →

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The Best Miller High Life I’ve Ever Had

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Thirsty South

First off, I must admit, I detest most mass produced American beer. I’d rather go thirsty than drink a Budweiser or Miller Lite. But sometimes, the forces of the universe come together in a way that can make even a … Continue reading →

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What the heck is water ice?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Thirsty South

Water and ice are two things that go very well with drinking in the South. Water to keep you hydrated, to bring out the flavor in a particularly strong bourbon or whiskey, to create… well… ice. And ice to cool things down, … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Scenes from the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Thirsty South

The inaugural Atlanta Food and Wine Festival has been so expansive, so broad ranging, so diverse, that to even attempt to capture the totality of this festival in photos, words, video, memories is an overwhelming challenge. There has been an … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Reading: Chasing The White Dog, by Max Watman

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Thirsty South

Have you chased the white dog? Max Watman has, and he somehow manages to live to tell the tale(s). Hunting down hidden stills. Riding shotgun with a NASCAR legend whose success had a little something to do with his previous … Continue reading →

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Do You Drink Like An Old Man?

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Thirsty South

Do you drink like an old man? Well? Do you, punk? I guess it depends on the old man in question. For Robert Schnakenberg, who wrote Old Man Drinks: Recipes, Advice, and Barstool Wisdom, drinking like an old man means favoring … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Thirsty Friends

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Thirsty South

Being “thirsty” means much more than the literal definition of “feeling a desire to drink” - being thirsty means being curious, eager to try new things, to learn about the origins and history of what you’re drinking, to track down the … Continue reading →

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