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I have successfully lost 10 pounds but it is about to all go south because I had beer tonight.

Today I hit the double nickles in the birthday world. That's as cryptic as I can get without saying I turned 55. Anyway, the two weeks of Phase One of the South Beach diet are behind me and I can return to alcohol consumption. I'm supposed to stick to wine and perhaps a light cocktail but avoid the beer. But Dammit, it's my birthday and I want a beer.

And man oh man...it was good. I had a Kokanee at the Hub Tavern. I was joined by several pals and we had a nice time.

After two weeks of no beer, you have to savor the moment. The beer comes to the table in a frosty pint glass. You observe the foamy head as you take in the first malty aroma. You sip.....and hold the frothy bubbles in your mouth as they lightly explode with hoppy goodness. You swallow and your joy is complete as you experience a religous moment.

I really like beer.