Martinis and liquor were some of her other favorite things, though I can’t say my Aunt was an alcoholic.  She was just queen of the martini women, as her friends gave her the official title, “The Goddess of Fun.”  This same message scrolled across her screen saver, red letters on a yellow background.  When it came to a night on the town, my Aunt could outlast everyone.  All spoke of her ‘dreaded second wind.’  My understanding of this term meant that when everyone else was too drunk, too tired, or too worn from the stresses of partying, while my aunt was ready for a second round.  Indeed, she would often drop off one group of women, taking them home, only to meet up with a second group, starting her night over again.

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