Good Times in Badlands
Walking in the steps of Roosevelt. Exploring the Badlands of South Dakota. Continue reading Good Times in Badlands
Author: Ben Raskin
Born in El Cajon, raised in Las Vegas, educated in Reno, and living in Salt Lake City. I’m a former bartender who now writes for a living. I enjoy tacos, decent beer and better whiskey, and playing mediocre blues guitar. I live in Sugar House, Utah, with my wife and two dogs.
Crossing the Threshold
It takes 75 signatures to get on the ballot. That’s about a mile a signature. Find out how I got my 75. Continue reading Crossing the Threshold
Knocking on Doors, Meeting the Folks
Nothing humbles you like knocking on a stranger’s door. However, it’s the best way to meet your neighbors. Continue reading Knocking on Doors, Meeting the Folks
The Pain of Defeat
Knowing When It’s Time to Move On There’s was no place to hide in the crowded auditorium. There was over … Continue reading The Pain of Defeat
Got Skunk?
Getting sprayed by a skunk is a makes for a memorable 4th of July. Find out how to get rid of skunk spray. Continue reading Got Skunk?
So, How Your Quarantine Going?
It was a Corona. As God as my witness, the last drink I served on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, was … Continue reading So, How Your Quarantine Going?
Going the (Social) Distance
Surviving COVID-19 by staying at-home. Continue reading Going the (Social) Distance
Bicycle Commuting in Salt Lake
For the last two months, I’ve been riding my bike around 65 miles a week. Here are some of the things I’ve learned about bike commuting in Salt Lake City. Continue reading Bicycle Commuting in Salt Lake
30 Days Dry
Harder Than It Looks It’s been 30 days since I’ve had a drink of alcohol. That’s an April, June, … Continue reading 30 Days Dry
Old as Dirt Bartending
The weird thing about getting older behind the bar is my coworkers are getting a hell of a lot younger. … Continue reading Old as Dirt Bartending
Raskin's Rhetoric 