Much to my dismay, I spent the evening in the company of the damned. I stared into the abyss and, Bog help me, it stared back.

The Rebel Black Dot Song of the Day
Barenaked Ladies, "Alcohol" from Stunt (T.L.A.M.)

Commentary: "Alternative to feeling like yourself." And thus my scorn. "Oh, alcohol, I still drink to your health."