Top o' the morning to ya...

Ah yes, it's shaping up to be a fine day indeed. Mainly because I started it at Palmano's with my new favorite breakfast drink -- a shot of espresso in a glass of Guinness. (That's Rich Palmano's stomach in the background.) I read somewhere that this wonderful combination is called a "Bogtrotter," which is something of a slur against my Irish brethren. I don't care what it's called. All I know is that the world would be a better place if more people started their mornings in such a fashion. It's nutritious and delicious and you get a little buzz ... but not so much that you say screw it to getting any work done for the rest of the day.

Now, let's see, for lunch I think I'll have ...