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The italicized "even while driving" seemed a bit judgemental. My bad if I misread that.
by chrismeller 9y ago
The italicized "even while driving" seemed a bit judgemental. My bad if I misread that.
- Mz 9y agoNo, it was just something that implies that he drank constantly, except at work and for 40 days each year for Lent. At a very early age, the author learned to pour dad's beer in the car for his travel cup. This was a routine and ongoing practice. It is a detail that is suggestive of "If he isn't sleeping or at work, he has a beer in his hand. That's how much he drinks."