“stumbling toward a future”
December 31st - Richard Hoffman | Fall In Mexico
The Poem
December 31st - Richard Hoffman
All my undone actions wander
naked across the calendar,
a band of skinny hunter-gatherers,
blown snow scattered here and there,
stumbling toward a future
folded in the New Year I secure
with a pushpin: January’s picture
a painting from the 17th century,
a still life: Skull and mirror,
spilled coin purse and a flower.
The Beverage
Fall In Mexico
I have spent many years going to Boundary Stone, a good bar, but lately, I've been feeling a little ancient surrounded by the 22-year-olds of Bloomingdale. SO I was gladdened by my trek up to their new sister spot in 16th Street Heights, Moreland's Tavern. A very good spot!! I enjoyed two cocktails and two glasses of wine.
The best one was called Fall In Mexico! The ingredients are Altos Reposado, Del Maguey Vida mezcal, cinnamon syrup, and apple shrub. I will go back and order it again. I plan on becoming a regular.
Happy New Year.