Intoxicology

Years ago, I worked for a local upscale hotel.  If you ever lived in the Peoria area, you'll know what I'm talking about. The big German castle on the not-so-great end of town.  IYKYK.  The restaurant there was considered "fine" dining for our little corner of the world. Although, if you are well-traveled-you know it never really was. It was what Peoria deems "fine" But, it was no Michelin joint by any stretch.  I liked my job at the time. I had a four month old baby, and it was flexible in hours for me. I also made decent money.  Not a terrible gig, given industry standard.  I should also mention that, at the time, this hotel was connected to our casino boat. The family that owned the hotel-also had a large stock in the very first riverboat casino in Illinois. Comps and favors were abundant in the building with half of the Chicago elite traveling downstate to gamble-far away from the watching eyes of their suburban spouses.  So, one particular boring,...