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Aristus

Aristus's Journal
Aristus's Journal
March 30, 2026

Post-No Kings: Have any foreign governments or individuals commented on the protests? Do they know we're not Trumpsters?

I would just like to remind them that not only do not all Americans support Trump, most of us despise him.

March 29, 2026

Enjoying a French Twist tonight.

Bourbon, brandy, Grand Marnier, and lemon juice. Yummy!

Hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend…

March 28, 2026

Friday Night Vodka Buzz. Ask me anything.

Two shots to get the party started. Now a Nutty Martini. Vodka and Frangelico, stirred with ice and strained into a Martini glass. 🍸

I had less than the half ounce of Frangelico it calls for. Time for a new bottle of the fun-loving friar. I made up the difference with a splash of amaretto. Yummy!

A shout out to our beloved Ailsa girl, who used to be a regular here. Haven’t seen her in a while. Hope she’s okay. Hope all is well, Ailsa girl!

I love you all…

March 23, 2026

First thing once my wife and I have our passports renewed: A weekend in Canada.

Get out of this madhouse of a country for at least a little while.

I'm not expecting that the Canadians will be their usual friendly, welcoming selves this time out. And what the border goons are going to do when we return to the madhouse, who knows?

We're working on a plan to leave for good. Executing it is a different kettle of fish...

March 22, 2026

Enjoying a Bermuda Highball tonight.

Brandy, gin, and lemon juice. Yummy!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend…

March 21, 2026

Friday Night Vodka Buzz. Ask me anything.

Two shots to get the party started. Now, a Tokyotini. Citron vodka, saki, lemon juice, and ginger simple syrup. Yummy!

Hope everyone is heading for the exits of this funhouse mirror version of the USA. Maybe if I drink enough, I can pretend it’s 2011, or some other, better time.

I love you all…

March 15, 2026

I have a patient who is a bigot. And he likes me.

Tough dilemma for a medical provider. He really likes me and my clinical style of practice. And he told me during his second appointment that he has already recommended four of his family members to establish care with me.

He is not overt in bigoted speech. But he sounds like he might be racist. And I get homophobic vibes from him.

I’m not empowered to fire patients. So I guess I’ll have to grin and bear it. If he’s racist, he may not last long. My supervising physician is Indian-American, the clinic manager is bi-racial, and the medical assisting staff is almost exclusively Hispanic and African-American.

I always imagine right-wing types hating me on sight. Weird.

March 14, 2026

Friday Night Vodka Buzz. Ask me anything.

Two shots to get the party started. Now a Cuban Side Car, an old favorite. Rum, Cointreau, and lime juice. Yummy!

I hope everyone has a great weekend.

I love you all…

March 8, 2026

Having a Caribbean Millionaire tonight.

Rum (naturally), apricot brandy, créme de banane, lemon juice, and a dash of sloe gin. Stirred with ice and strained into an ice-filled Collins glass.

Yummy! 😋

I don’t know why I’m drinking all of these hot-weather cocktails. But I like them.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

March 8, 2026

Chuck Norris sucks. Let's have a "Most Interesting Man In The World" thread.

"He counted to infinity......twice...he is: The Most Interesting Man In The World!..."

"He once had an awkward moment......just to see what it felt like...He is: The Most Interesting Man In The World!..."

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Hometown: Puyallup, Washington
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About Aristus

I truly believe that we will all live in peace and brotherhood someday. And so that I don't lose my faith in humanity, I will live my life as if that day had already happened.
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