at home on my own, all night, again – L is asleep, and I will be with him all day tomorrow. 

It’s almost 10 and I really should be going to sleep, but what I really want is a cocktail. A nice one. For some reason, started self-reminisce about Milk&Honey, when it still existed. They had really nice house rules.

1. No name-dropping, no star fucking.
2. No hooting, hollering, shouting or other loud behaviour.
3. No fighting, play fighting, no talking about fighting.
4. Gentlemen will remove their hats. Hooks are provided.
5. Gentlemen will not introduce themselves to ladies. Ladies, feel free to start a conversation or ask the bartender to introduce you. If a man you don’t know speaks to you, please lift your chin slightly and ignore him.
6. Do not linger outside the front door.
7. Do not bring anyone unless you would leave that person alone in your home. You are responsible for the behaviour of your guests.
8. Exit the bar briskly and silently. People are trying to sleep across the street. Please make all your travel plans and say all farewells before leaving the bar.

These are good rules for pretty much the rest of one’s life. Also, they make good cocktails.