I don’t know—I just don’t crave it when I’m traveling. I think it has something to do with changing my routine and wanting to be alert when I’m in an unfamiliar place away from home. But even when I’m visiting family, I never want a drink except rarely when we dine out at a restaurant.

Yes I could stop. I have stopped when I was taking antibiotics and after a day or two I forget about it. Then when I’m done with the meds I remember “Hey, I can drink again!” and I rush out and get myself a six pack. I love it, but I can live without it.

Yeah, but I’m skinny and my cholesteral is fine. It’s all beer and wine, rarely spirits. I read the same advice—that it’s too much—and yet, for me it feels fine.

I think it’s a great question—what makes a social drinker and what makes an alcoholic? I’ve had about 3-4 drinks a day for many years, one at lunch, one at dinner and one or two in the evening before bed. I never get drunk, I never black out, I’m never hung over. I also don’t drink on vacation or business trips. I’m…