An article is currently on the site taking the mickey out of a glass of wine a tot of whiskey , to help dull the worries of the World situation. The Coronavirus for example, the bush fires, the floods, the problems with Government, the Lefties, the teaching methods inflicted upon our children in some schools. you name it... anything that is negative in the World at the moment.
It was a light hearted piece to give a laugh and lighten the moment . Unfortunately it was taken seriously in some cases and suggested that drinking alcohol was not the answer to the woes of the Planet. I can understand the comment, we have lost our sense of humour , we do not have much to laugh about, some have lost all their belongings and some have lost loved ones in the dreadful fires many people have had to endure. Money is hard come by and the handing out of help in that direction has been in some cases very slow. People are doing if tough.
Now the rain has come, thank goodness, but in some places just a bit too much all at once. More loss and more cleaning up!!! The feeling is probably when is it all going to end. Sadness, exhaustion and a sense of despair. If an article about a particular outlet such as a Wine and Spirit Merchant can lighten the mood even for a couple of minutes with a laugh and make someone feel that all is not lost what is wrong with that. It certainly was not suggesting that everyone go and drown their sorrows with booze .
For my part , I hope everyone can see a bright side to things at the moment and strive towards getting things back to normal in every way, Personal lives and Governments looking after the people, doing what they were elected to do. Ordinary people have shown the way, with all the volunteer workers doing more than their bit . Neighbours helping out , and families rallying around where assistance is needed.
If a bottle of beer or a glass of wine at the end of a hard and stressful day is enjoyed with your mates or family you have probably earned it so make sure you do enjoy it.
