Thursday Happy Hour: Cocktail Recipes, Drinks, Music, and Good Times

The Journalist

Our Project Begins!
This week, we're thrilled to put the finishing touches on Thursday Happy Hour's online environment -- soon, we'll let all our friends know about it. But even as Gary snaps a few shots of my favorite happy hour at home cocktail, the Journalist, and I jot down how he makes it, I worry a little that this side project of ours to record our Thursdays might ruin the whole tradition. Hmm. A sip of my golden Journalist -- cloudy with lemon and bitters, but sweet enough to smile over -- erases the thought. This is too fun.

Here's our version of the recipe for an icy Journalist -- and Gary's secret for keeping it interesting.

Welcome to Thursday Happy Hour!

Can We Offer You a Beverage?

Without really thinking about it, Gary and I started a new family tradition a few years back. We call it Thursday Happy Hour, and it's something we look forward to each week, regardless of the craziness that's going on with work, family, or finances.

It's not just about relaxing with a favorite cocktail -- although that's usually a part of it -- it's about unwinding, catching up on stories, listening to new music, enjoying our surroundings, talking or reading or cooking. Sometimes all of that. Sometimes we invite friends over. Sometimes we go out. We send a cheers even when we're alone, at a conference or in an airport.  But usually, we're at home.

We like the tradition so much, we want to remember them all, share with friends, and hopefully spread the tradition. Because Gary is a lifestyle photographer and former art director, and I'm a professional writer and Web content strategist, putting all these ideas online seemed like a natural.   ThursdayHappyHour.com is our official report.

Cheers!

Shelly & Gary

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