Archive for February, 2026

Saint José Sánchez del Río: A Martyr’s Faithful Witness

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Feb 10th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A repost.Today, February 10, marks the anniversary of the martyrdom of Saint José Sánchez del Río. On this day in 1928, a 14-year-old boy was executed by Mexican government forces for refusing to renounce his Catholic faith during the Cristero War. Thi…



The Bitter Giuseppe Cocktail

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Feb 9th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The Bitter Giuseppe is a comparatively low-ABV cocktail that’s well suited to afternoon sipping. Although I generally prefer a bourbon- or rye-based drink, I’ve been turning to this one often lately, especially as a Sunday afternoon aperitif.The Bitter…



La Flor Dominicana Cabinet Oscuro: Ligero Before Noon

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Feb 4th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

During a visit to Winchester, VA, I dropped into the John B. Hayes Tobacconist to enjoy a morning smoke. Lately, when I’ve visited this lounge, I’ve found myself lingering over the La Flor Dominicana section of the humidor cabinets. Despite the early h…



A Great Lake of Beer: St. Brigid’s Feast Day

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Feb 1st, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Today, February 1, is the Feast Day of St. Brigid of Ireland — a saint whose legacy is inseparable from both faith and tradition, and whose name is uniquely entwined with beer.Our family has long held a particular affection for this great saint. In fac…



Thoughts on a cold Sunday morning

By From https://odonnellweb.com/pelican/ • Feb 1st, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

10 thoughts to kick off February