a) we're having beef stew tonight, and
b) we need to deglaze the pan with a cup of full-bodied red wine, and
c) we don't have a bottle open, and will need to open one, and
d) once it's open, it's a shame not to have a glass or two tonight, and
e) I still have to review and file my fellowship application, but
f) I don't want to sound like a drunk fool saying, "Fund me, 'cuz my stuff is the bestest ever!", then
g) I may be in some trouble here.