This was the Number 1 song in the U.S. on the day I was born.

Does it mean anything? No, but I thought it was interesting nonetheless.

Thanks to my sweet wife for pointing out this bit of trivia.
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You may remember back in December I posted about a day we were unable to shoot due to overcrowded ranges. There have been numerous times since then when waited while other folks finished, but we usually, but not always, got to use the range after not t…

“Compassion is not a religious business; it is human business. It’s not a luxury; it is essential for our own peace and mental stability. It is essential for human survival.” – Dalai LamaI was very happy to see how talkative my hospice patient was at o…

We saw the promotional video for Flying Dog’s Wildeman last month. This weekend I got to satisfy my curiosity and actually drink this new beer from the Frederick, MD brewery.

In brewing Wildeman, Flying Dog Brewing continues in the tradition …

Blue Mountain Brewery was featured in the “Live Where You Love: Nelson County, Virginia” promotion from Nest Reality.

It’s a cool sign of the times see a Virginia craft brewery being shown as a highlight of the community.
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I came across this tongue-in-cheek (or not?) article that lists the beers you should give up after college. The writer opines:

You had your fun in college. Now it’s time to stop drinking crappy beers. Pour yourself a good micro brew from V…

Check out these easy, and very tasty sounding recipes, perfect for Super Bowl feasting. They come courtesy of Mad Fox Brewing Executive Chef Russel Cunningham.

View more videos at: http://nbcwashington.com.

The recipes are availab…

I exited the office early today and took in a couple of hours of sun and baseball with the Red Sox and Nationals. The Red Sox won, not that it matters in a Spring Training game. I left in the bottom of the 7th when both teams on the field were mostly …

This is a fun and easy way to get the kids involved in cooking. You and your kids will love eating this simple entre’ and will have even more fun making it. Just give them some spaghetti and hot dogs and let them thread away! :)Low-Point Spaghetti-Thre…

It was an exciting Friday in Rome. They experienced their first snow since 2009. I’ve only been fortunate enough to visit Rome once, but since that trip I’ve felt a special love for the Eternal City. I even keep a live web cam widget of St. Peter’s o…