What a beautiful color this tangy turmeric brine makes for these deviled eggs! A great-tasting smooth filling, that has a touch of curry, transform regular deviled eggs into something more appetizing and interesting. Ingredients:- 2 cups water- 1 …

Late Saturday afternoon we decided to stop by Red Dragon Brewery in Fredericksburg to try out some of their new beers. Red Dragon is constantly updating their taps with new releases, and we haven’t visited in a while, so there was plenty to try.Red Dra…

Sitting on the porch enjoying of coffee and listening to the sounds of the woods. It’s quite peaceful. And then a very energetic Catbird lands nearby. It’s somewhat annoying, but at the same time I’m impressed by his repertoire, not to mention volume.
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Back when I had young kids I had more blog fodder than I knew what to do with. These days, the kids are adults, and I work from home all day. There are weeks that I get to Wednesday or Thursday without putting shoes on. I’m not complaining. I’m fine …

Seven years ago today I walked into a restaurant that served alcohol, while carrying a concealed weapon — and nothing happened.

On July 1, 2010 a Virginia law went into effect allowing persons with concealed handgun permits to keep their guns on their body while dining in an establishment where alcohol was served, as long as they weren’t drinking. Prior to this date, guns were only permitted if they were carried openly. (The logic behind that still eludes me to this day.)

Despite the predictions of the gun grabbers and other anti-freedom activists, the past seven years have not brought mayhem and bloodshed. In fact, the first year there was a noted reduction in gun crimes in restaurants.

All in all, carrying while dining while other people enjoy a beer is a non-event. If anything it reduces the number of folks fiddling with their guns in their cars before they head in to eat.

The next step towards freedom is the removal of requiring permission from the State to exercise my rights.