Don't ever get married...

"Enjoy Harvey's Bristol Cream Sherry for any occasion.." is says on the pretty blue glass bottle with the elegant replaceable cork. Is waking up an occasion? I love my collection of glasses in their various shapes. Pilsner glasses. Brandy snifters. Champagne flutes. And the gorgeous diamond-etched miniature stemmed sherry glasses.

I love the sound of a freshly opened bottle being tipped into a glass. I love the rising pitch the thick liquid makes as it is poured. I love the beautiful amber color and the sweet/strong aroma. I love the way it coats the glass on its trip from my lips back to its resting position on the table. I even love the way it looks just sitting there among my books and writings.

I am not an alcoholic, but I understand the mentality. This is a love affair, only I'm just at the flirty, getting-to-know-you stage. This is still charming.