Archive for March, 2026

San Lotano Requiem and Old Elk Cognac Finish: A Reset After One of Those Weeks

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Mar 28th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I was thinking about the Jimmy Vivino song “Gonna Be 2 of Those Days” this week. The week started with our oven breaking. Then, the same morning the repairman was arriving for that issue, the refrigerator gave up the ghost.The next day after shopping f…



DrupalCon 2026

By From https://odonnellweb.com/pelican/ • Mar 27th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I survived DrupalCon 2026



DrupalCon 2026

By From https://odonnellweb.com/pelican/ • Mar 27th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I survived DrupalCon 2026



A Sunday in the Sun With a Cigar and Coffee

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Mar 24th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

After a long day of birthday celebrations, Sunday was a much-needed day of rest. I’m not as young as I used to be — but then again, who among us is?The afternoon was sunny, with temperatures climbing into the 80s. It was not a day to be spent inside. T…



A Birthday Celebration: Good Food, Drink, Cigars, and Friends

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Mar 22nd, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

At this stage of life, birthday celebrations tend to be quiet and laid back. Still, a few extra touches this year elevated the day and made it feel just a bit more special.The day began as most do, with a relaxing morning and coffee. Instead of a tradi…



Spring’s First Pour: Barrell Cigar Blend Bourbon

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Mar 21st, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

At last, spring has sprung. Friday marked the first official day of the season and, surprisingly, it actually felt like it. The day began warm and sunny — accompanied, of course, by a healthy dose of pollen. I spent the morning spreading mulch around t…



Irish Stew and Candlelight Mass for a Cool St. Patrick’s Day

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Mar 18th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Our St. Patrick’s Day celebrations took an unexpected turn this year. A short but powerful storm moved through Monday evening. Though it lasted less than 30 minutes, it was intense enough to knock out the power. Fortunately, our generator kicked on, ke…



Mass, Music, and a Wee Dram: St. Patrick’s Day

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Mar 17th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhaoibh!
It’s that time of year when a saint revered by many — especially in the Irish Catholic community — is embraced by people of all backgrounds. As a Catholic of Irish descent, I can find little fault with people bettering t…



Cold Snap Pairing: Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout & CAO Flathead V660

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Mar 16th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A late-winter cold snap rolled back into Virginia last week, reminding us that spring’s recent tease wasn’t ready to commit just yet. The afternoon air this weekend carried just enough bite to make a big stout feel like the right call, so I dug into th…



Calm Before the Storm Thoughts

By From https://odonnellweb.com/pelican/ • Mar 14th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Some thoughts to close out the weekend and before a Monday of potentially dangerous weather.