All this ballyhoo about four guys getting together to down a brew or two has got me thinking maybe they’re onto something. After all, Professor Gates and the guy who arrested him, Officer Crowley, now seem to be best buddies.

Share a Brew

True, anyone who sits down with the prez (members of Congress excluded of course) is likely to behave. But I think it was the beer. Breaking bread or imbibing together is just so darned civilized. Think about it. What’s the first thing you do when someone comes to your home? Offer food and beverage, then sit down to polite conversation.

Hmmmmmm . . . here’s an idea: The next time you and your sweetie lock horns, try saying, “Honey, can I pour you a [insert beverage of choice]?” If a beer summit can bring arrestee and cop together, think what a Pinot Noir summit or a Dom Perignon summit can do for your marital bliss. Ah, the joys of make-up sex! As for me, a glass or two of the bubbly and I’m about as forgiving and willing (wink, wink) as I can get. Try it and lemme know how it works out for you.