My Fellow Inebriates,
It’s no secret that Oprah Winfrey likes bears, so I know she won’t mind if I hijack her annual much-anticipated “Favorite Things” for my own purposes.
Without further ado, an LB selection of favorite things for this gift-giving season:
PacMan wine charms. That little dude gobbles like there’s no tomorrow, so he’d probably make a good drunk too.
Brut Gold Champagne, Armand de Brignac. To quote Miss O herself: “Jay-Z has a head for business, a soul for poetry, and a taste for luxury. He sent me this glorious Champagne, and I’ve since sent 25 cases to friends.” OMG! How do I get to be friends with Oprah??
Lava Lamp Shot Glass Collection. Wow, the glasses light up when you pour liquid in them. The lights go out once the glasses are drained. Good reason to keep filling ‘em.
Houdini Automatic Wine Opener. Yes, yes, YES!!! For my ever-defeated, pathetically thumbless paws, this is a long-sought-after boon. For obvious reasons my parents will ban it from the house, but…ahh. You just press the button and it pulls the cork out for you. When it’s not doing waiter duty, it recharges.
Whiskey Stones. The perfect way to keep your scotch cold without diluting it or imparting additional flavor. Chill these Vermont-milled stones in the freezer, put them in your rock glass and pour. Remember not to crunch them.
Hakutsuru Premium Sake Selection Gift Pack. There’s more to sake than heating it up and slamming it before the taste comes through. These premium sippers are lovely enough to savor cold.
Jezebel wine bottles. Take these to the U-Vin next time you whip up a batch of cheap plonk. Six weeks later, when you’re stuck with 80 bottles of barely drinkable vino, you’ll at least be able to enjoy the different colors.
Liquor Bottle Christmas Ornaments. OMG, why don’t we have these on our tree?? My parents tell me it’s because the kids would be running around with them. Sigh.
Liquor Bottle Nightlights. I get scared at night just like anybody, especially when I start thinking about zombies coming to get our chardonnay. If I had a booze nightlight I wouldn’t have to grind up against other, unwilling bears when I get frightened at night.
Dan Lacey's Susan Boyle and Cat Duet
And lastly, a wish for art. Sadly, this painting has been auctioned off on ebay, but I can dream.
Liquorstore Bear 
Love those wine-glass charms, LB! Also duplicate as Ms. Potatohead earrings or tree ornaments (or bracelets for a lucky little gal bear).
There are so few girl bears around here; I wonder why? Do you find the animals in your house are mostly male too?
Loving it LB, you need to up your bids for those painting though, dont let them get away.
I know, dude, but my parents are cheap. They say paying the hydro bill’s more important. Dan Lacey is sending me a print of the other one though! Can’t wait! I’m going to put it up in the living room.
Stones in a rock glass. Irony not lost!
Red.
Good catch, Red!