Facebook can be a ridiculous site.

I had a warning for a GIF I had up for a minute and got a 24 hour ban for something silly.

Facebook agreed it could be posted but the ban stayed up.

Someone said Ardbeg whiskey tasted like ass and I said “mmm delicious ass.”

Who knows what may cause me to get banned again.

I’ve heard stories so I guess I was due.

So it goes.

1. “Judas and The Black Messiah”, interesting but could have been better. The Black Panther Party did some good things that aren’t reported. Like free breakfast, medical care and ambulances. ***

2. Books

3. Sunday Morning on CBS

4. Championship week in Men’s basketball

5. Victory Golden Monkey Beer

6. Finally getting a 24 hour ban on Facebook and yes it was for something ridiculous.

7. Cats

8. Sandwiches

9. Leftover Indian food

10. Potato chips

Decided to try all of the scotches I have in the house tonight and give a little description and then rank them. Sounded like fun.

First soon Johnny Walker Select Casks: Rye Cask Finish.

I like the nose. I like Johnny Walker. I like Rye Whiskey, but I don’t like this. Very disappointing whisky. Odd aftertaste. D

Second is a cheap 200ml of scotch I tried on sale, Marshall aged 12 year blended scotch whisky.

Not much on the nose. Whiskey includes some malt and grain whisky. Tastes a bit hot even at 80 proof. Meant to get you drunk cheap. Meh. C-

McIvor Finest Scotch Whiskey. Ok blended whisky. One I’ve had for a while and drank slow. It’s not bad for budget scotch. Nose is pretty mellow, taste is pretty mellow. C+

Dewar’s White Label, dollar nip in Connecticut. Nice nose, pretty smooth drink. Quite nice for a buck. Tempted to try more Dewar’s. B-

Chivas Regal 18 year Gold Signature. Good value for a $2 nip. I definitely wouldn’t pay $70 for it. There are so many other better whiskies for less. It’s nice but not amazing. B- It is much richer than the Dewar’s White Label though. I’m getting a vanilla note.

Loch Lomond 12 Single Malt Scotch Whisky. New bottle, honestly disappointed. Wishing I went for an Eagle Rare Store Pick for a couple bucks more. It’s okay but not going to be a repeat purchase. Feels nicely warming though. C

Ardbeg 10. Really been looking forward to this one. Much mellower nose than the Laphroaig 10. I am smelling a nice light smoke though. Really nice mouthfeel. Honestly more notes than the Laphroaig. This is definitely nice. A

I think after trying 8 scotches my nose is a bit altered. The Laphroaig 10 feels more muted than I am used to. Again a really nice finish. This one makes me happy. A+

This was fun. Pretty much as expected except for the Loch Lomond. Planning to include the Johnny Walker Rye in a disappointment blind flight with Old Granddad 114, Old Tub and Elijah Craig Small Batch and Old Overholt Rye.

I think I can officially call myself a Smoky Scotch Islay scotch whiskey fan.

My phone died yesterday at work. I was able to use it in the morning, but not at lunch. And it hasn’t worked since.

Strangely, except for my commute it’s been nice.

I’ve been spending a lot of time playing games like Disney Heroes: Battle Mode.

If I do want to read outside on a beautiful day, or even just pay attention to NASCAR or an NBA game, it’s best if I leave the phone in another room.

It’s feels like our pocket computers are trying to talk to us.

Usually, I have a chance twice a year to totally disconnect at Twilight Covening and Rites of Spring. They are deep in the Berkshires, and I can’t even get cell phone range. I really enjoy the break. And being away from the town and the city I hear so many different things.

Instead, of hearing cars on the road, I hear water in the stream. Or the sound of kids laughing. Or people having a great conversation. And I feel so much more open.

This year has been a weird one.

Oddly, I am looking forward to having a cell phone less weekend.

Our pocket computers are so addictive.

As is the social media and everything else.

We really do need the occasional reset.