Today’s revelation at Villa Creek in Paso: the best cocktails start with the best bartender and ice cubes. It also helps if they are like huge D cups. The cubes, I mean.

But what really makes them better is sharing them with someone you love. Happy birthday to the sis I’m so excited to have back living in this big beautiful state! Here’s to the beginning of the rest of your life and keepin’ it as juicy, strong, and well rounded as you are.

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