1975 cadillac, princeton, nj
There are some things to be found on the campus of Princeton University. For one, the Spring peepers are calling like crazy. There are also birds, and a bird sanctuary. There are overabundant, overly complacent deer, everywhere. There are parties in faculty houses that somehow meld astrophysicists with sleight-of-hand magicians and Middle East specialists and journalists, where astonishingly clear sound systems broadcast the likes of Jackie McLean and Cannonball Adderley over decanters of sherry and port in wood-paneled libraries, and where, when dinner is served, the food is all Lebanese mezza of astonishing variety. I have developed a sudden interest in Arak, cut with water and served with food. Last night was a very, very, interesting evening.
Um, That sounds like thee coolest evening, ever!
Nice ride — and evening.
Better than arak (Jack Vance likes the “arrack” spelling, but I can’t decide) is tsipouro, from Greece. In summer, I drink it every evening. You coming this year? (Flights are cheap — I’ve seen them for $600.) And hey, thanks for making me wish I lived in Princeton or had gone into academia!
re: arrack: I think that actually might be a different drink, from a different part of the world. I should look it up, and probably will, but am too lazy at the moment…
You’re right — how weird! I’ve had the kind you had.