Maybe drinking during the day — much like fedoras — is experiencing a Mad Men-induced renaissance.

Or maybe its the obvious: with any recession comes a rise in alcohol consumption. Of course, this recession is a doozy.

Now, on more than one occasion in the last few months, I’ve had a couple during the workday. I didn’t overdue it and I finished up my work more or less as usual. I did, however, plan it so I didn’t have any important phone calls for the rest of the day. Just important typing.

I know I’m not the only one. I’ve talked to many colleagues — bosses, even — who were in pursuit of a good drink well before the 5-o’clock hour.  

Something to worry about? Hardly. There’s No End in Sight on many fronts right now. It’s going to suck for a while, so let’s deal with it the best way we can.

Cheers.