AN UPDATE FROM THE HOSPITAL #3

Updates from my treatment for blood cancer with musings, ramblings, and sometimes incredibly useful information.

Mar 6 • Derek Brown

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February 2026

AN UPDATE FROM THE HOSPITAL #2

Updates from my treatment for blood cancer with musings, ramblings, and sometimes incredibly useful information.

Feb 16 • Derek Brown

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AN UPDATE FROM THE HOSPITAL #1

Updates from my treatment for blood cancer with musings, ramblings, and sometimes incredibly useful information.

Feb 4 • Derek Brown

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January 2026

I'm Going to Have a Stem Cell Transplant

Since September, I’ve been battling a rare blood cancer, and in a few days I’ll receive the only cure.

Jan 28 • Derek Brown

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What’s Healthier Than Drinking Alcohol with Friends? This is.

Dr. Mehmet Oz says alcohol is a "social lubricant" and "nothing is healthier than having a good time with friends." What about adding non-alcoholic…

Jan 10 • Derek Brown

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August 2025

The Greatest Highball of All Time Is The Rum & Coke: Make It Non-Alcoholic

In this recipe of the month, we turn toward an old friend, the Rum & Coke, and reimagine it as a more nuanced non-alcoholic highball.

Aug 11, 2025 • Derek Brown

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July 2025

No & Low Guide to TOTC 2025

If you're a mindful drinker, and plan on making the trek to New Orleans between July 20th to July 25th for Tales of the Cocktail, here is your agenda.

Jul 15, 2025 • Derek Brown

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Recipe of the Month: Pickle Lemonade

The latest trend in lemonade could very well be the drink of the summer.

Jul 3, 2025 • Derek Brown

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June 2025

Is This the End of Positive Damage?

Read for updates on Positive Damage Substack and forthcoming changes.

Jun 23, 2025 • Derek Brown

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May 2025

Maiwein, Maibowle, Waldmeisterbowle—Whatever You Call It, This Spring Punch Is a Favorite

This month's Recipe of the Month may be hard to pronounce for English speakers but it's easy to drink for everyone, with or without alcohol.

May 13, 2025 • Derek Brown

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Yes—Non-Alcoholic Beer Makes Fantastic Cocktails. Here Are Five.

From Bieré Panaché to the Michelada, try these easy to execute and absolutely delicious NA beer-tails.

May 6, 2025 • Derek Brown

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April 2025

Congress Could Use a Drink (So Could All of Us)

I served a cocktail at the U.S. Capitol and shared my story of rethinking alcohol, hospitality, and what it means to belong.

Apr 22, 2025 • Derek Brown

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