If you would like to support this podcast, click HERE. We interview Michael P. Foley, author of Drinking With The Saints:  The Sinner’s Guide to a Holy Happy HouWe address the topic of why a niche book like this matters for busy parents!  Michael and his wife homeschool their six kids, AND like a nice cocktail, so definitely experts on this particular topic.   Michael walks us through not only the importance of a good cocktail, but also a good celebration and a good strategy. 5:46 - How Bonnie found Michael's book/started mixing cocktails8:11 - How the book is structured 11:28 - The best cocktail13:02 - Cocktails for the newbie and for Advent14:00 - How to mix20:53 - Smokers and bitters27:27 - Michael's favourite cocktail30:39 - Ideas for mocktails32:19 - "The Homeschool Mom" and grenadine34:01 - Good starter that anyone would like38:09 - Vermouth, Gin and Wine41:29 - Bonnie's favourite drink from "Drinking with the Saints"Drinking With The Saints websiteDWTS Facebook pageSome other books by Mr. Foley:Gus Finds GodWhy Catholics Eat Fish on FridayPolitically Incorrect Guide to ChristianityDrinking with the Saints MERCHLibbey glasses for your perusalWhat are angostura bitters, anyway?A brief history of the cocktailSome awesome bitters from Vancouver Island - my homeSome mocktail ideasCocktails in my lifeAnd some mo“The Homeschool Mom” 1/3 gin1/3 tonic1/3 grapefruit juiceFill a coffee cup with ice.  Pour all ingredients over the ice.  Swirl in your glass.  If you’re a newbie, ( to homeschooling OR to cocktail drinking) add a squirt of grenadine. The Anvil Bar and Refuge, if you’re going to HoustoGive your input for a support community