Father's Little Helper

I am sworn to Mrs. Ashdale that while on duty (M-F, 9-5) there will be no alcohol. Duty? I'm minding the tot. This pledge seems right.

Tot and I were known to visit in local establishments during the holidays to enjoy, say, a pulled pork sandwich, a pint and a bottle of formula. And hey, it's only a stroller walk home.

Parenting at home, around 3 in the aft, those holiday leftovers in the fridge can sure look tempting. Hello there, icewine.

While we're talking about authors, ask your local library for the heartbreaking Journals of John Cheever. Nice guy. Bad drunk.