I don’t remember the exact day I first stepped into The Gin Mill on 1411 S Tryon St. in Charlotte, NC, but I remember who I was with: Timmy and Jennifer. I don’t think I ever really left after that night. My visits to The Gin Mill went from weekly visits to weekend visits to nightly visits. Having grown up watching Cheers, it was my own … Continue reading Chosen Family: The Gin Mill
There are things in life that trigger your memory or memories, to a certain time, a certain place, a certain feeling, etc. For me, there are certain songs that will remind me of certain people or moments. Movie quotes that will take me instantly back to a time and a place. Hearing words pronounced wrong like champagne to “cham-pag-na” or adding an extra higher to “Electric … Continue reading Like a Memory
I’m not sure how I can recap what a fantastic weekend this was…it was as if I had been on vacation and it was a much needed break from reality… Friday, I met up with Emily Beth, Heather, & Lisa Marie at The Gin Mill where Rob & Dan proceeded to whip our asses in “bar olympics.” I then went to see Mego play at … Continue reading Celebrating the 4th
If you don’t know, I’m a barfly at The Gin Mill. It’s a fantastic bar and I have my friend Tim to thank. I remember the days where it would be just me and him, sitting at the corner, drinking shot for shot, with just Holly and Chris. Now, I still sit in the corner when it’s open, I still do shots, but it’s no … Continue reading The Gin Mill Life in Quotes