I've been scarce around these parts due to a lot of meat-space concerns, but I thought I'd pop in tonight for a number of reasons:
1. I have my latest liver panel.
2. I have a bag of Hanakapi'ai lateral hairs that I broke open and brewed tonight.
3. I miss you all so very much.
4. Tomorrow's my 47th birthday, and I'm in the birthday mode such as it is at 47.
First, the Liver Panel:
As for the Hanakapi'ai, I'm drinking it now and will record a review today or tomorrow, looking forward to plumbing its depths.
And for the birthday, my family has loaded the fridge with a bunch of favorites of mine, which I will enjoy during my kava sessions this weekend. All kava-friendly except the bread:
Is that rad or what? I'm going to be having a kava feast halfway through tonight's session, and my nipples explode with delight.
Cheers!
Steve
1. I have my latest liver panel.
2. I have a bag of Hanakapi'ai lateral hairs that I broke open and brewed tonight.
3. I miss you all so very much.
4. Tomorrow's my 47th birthday, and I'm in the birthday mode such as it is at 47.
First, the Liver Panel:
ALT = 18 (Alanine Aminotransferase - Normal range 0-36 U/L)
As you can see, squarely in the middle of the normal range. Not even SLIGHTLY elevated after 9 months of drinking kava nearly every day. Liver damage from kava is fucking bullshit. Here's my historical ALT for comparison. Note what happened when I started taking Niacin (a vitamin you can buy anywhere!) for high cholesterol. Damn near cooked my liver.As for the Hanakapi'ai, I'm drinking it now and will record a review today or tomorrow, looking forward to plumbing its depths.
And for the birthday, my family has loaded the fridge with a bunch of favorites of mine, which I will enjoy during my kava sessions this weekend. All kava-friendly except the bread:
Sliced Hot Coppacollo (cured italian ham)
Thinly Sliced Prosciutto (cured italian ham)
Sliced medium-sharp provolone (smells like grandpa's sandals)
A whole Boar's Head pepperoni (schwing!)
A whole cured salami secchi
Four pints of various olives including an antipasto olive mix and some pickled artichoke hearts.
Loaf of Italian Bread
Amaretti Cookies (the little ones) for dessert
Licorice Pastiles
Thinly Sliced Prosciutto (cured italian ham)
Sliced medium-sharp provolone (smells like grandpa's sandals)
A whole Boar's Head pepperoni (schwing!)
A whole cured salami secchi
Four pints of various olives including an antipasto olive mix and some pickled artichoke hearts.
Loaf of Italian Bread
Amaretti Cookies (the little ones) for dessert
Licorice Pastiles
Is that rad or what? I'm going to be having a kava feast halfway through tonight's session, and my nipples explode with delight.
Cheers!
Steve