Never enough booze

Wine grapes have overrun California farmland like wildfire and now it looks like a few sparks from America's binge culture have hit Midwest dairy farms.

Now, I've become quite familiar with alcohol in my years, and no matter how sophisticated our rationale for drinking spirits, the main reason remains the same: to feel the pleasant effects of intoxication.

I get the feeling that there's something going on in our America these days that demands a little buzz. Maybe it's just easier to swallow when it comes pumpkin-infused.