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Murphy’s Law Red

Sweatpants: the double-wide embarrassment of your closet or just an accessory when you feel double- wide?

Until six months ago I perceived these leisure costumes as a crutch or an emotional escape but these days I develop a sense of pride when I spend the night in my “sweats.” Bottom line, I spend less money when seated on my bottom line.

I recently upgraded my recession depression clothing line by purchasing a “Snuggie,” the pop culture phenomenon blanket that has groupies, bar crawls, and action figures celebrating its awkwardness. After ripping open my package from the official Snuggie website I learned that the Snuggie is thin, the color of a blue ford focus, and feels like a flea and germ-ridden airline blanket. The free book light doesn’t win me over. This “robe” is a cheap fleece jonnie with wizard sleeves. Who knew that the dissolution of the gold standard, the subprime mortgage crisis, and failed economic policies would create a colossal fashion obsession of humiliating clothing?

What’s the lesson learned? In the words of Young MC, “don’t hang yourself with a celibate rope.” Life is for living - with some semblance of self-respect and responsibility.

The name of this week’s wine Murphy’s Law is almost too easy for me to touch. I will refrain from making any cringe-worthy analogies and simply say it is a great wine. Friendly and comfortable but complex enough to make me want to discuss how to boost liquidity for small businesses - not watch America’s Best Dance Crew. Comprised of 65% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 9% Malbec and 6% Sangiovese, its diversified portfolio works. I know it sounds dim-witted but I like the label, the kitschy slogan, and the fact that it is from Columbia Valley. Murphy’s Law is a trend that I am willing to get behind for $15.99.

This really is the ultimate “house wine” for when you should stay in your house but you want to enjoy a decent wine with friends. So, here’s to sitting on my couch drinking a great glass of wine- wearing a kicky pair of boots.

“Again with the sweatpants?”
“What? I’m comfortable.”
“You know the message you’re sending out to the world with these sweatpants? You’re telling the world, ‘I give up. I can’t compete in normal society. I’m miserable, so I might as well be comfortable.’”

- Jerry and George, in “The Pilot” Episode

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