Archive for April, 2026

That’s a lot of work for a name tag.

By From https://chrisod.org • Apr 29th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

That’s a lot of work for a name tag.
15 weeks of classes, 5 or 6 field trips, a final exam, and a practical application (I made a zine) to earn this.



A 4,000 Year Old Beer Tab

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

Researchers at the National Museum of Denmark have interpreted a clay tablet in their collection that records an ancient transaction:One, which dates back 4,000 years, represents a record of beer being used as a form of payment in the ancient city of U…



A 4,000 Year Old Beer Tab

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

Researchers at the National Museum of Denmark have interpreted a clay tablet in their collection that records an ancient transaction:One, which dates back 4,000 years, represents a record of beer being used as a form of payment in the ancient city of U…



Sunday Dreary Sunday

By From https://chrisod.org • Apr 26th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Sunday Dreary Sunday
After some much needed rain last night, the temps barely hit 50°F (10°C) today, with the wind making it feel much cooler. I have not left the house today. I haven’t really left the computer. I had some much needed vacation research…



I’ve been tweaking the CSS for the site

By From https://chrisod.org • Apr 24th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’ve been tweaking the CSS for the site
I’ve spent the morning tweaking CSS for the site. Please let me know if anything is off for you. It all appears to be fine on my desktop and phone.



Porchside Pairing: Crowned Heads Broadway and New Riff Single Barrel

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

The end of the week brought delightful weather for sitting outside. On Thursday, I took advantage of it and enjoyed a couple of fine cigars in pleasant outdoor settings.In the afternoon, I spent a few hours at Slow Burn Cigar Company, a new-to-me shop …



Porchside Pairing: Crowned Heads Broadway and New Riff Single Barrel

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

The end of the week brought delightful weather for sitting outside. On Thursday, I took advantage of it and enjoyed a couple of fine cigars in pleasant outdoor settings.In the afternoon, I spent a few hours at Slow Burn Cigar Company, a new-to-me shop …



Q1 Books

By From https://chrisod.org • Apr 23rd, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Q1 Books
I keep the list of books I read at the books link above. Here are the highlights from the first quarter of 2026.
The Society of Unknowable Objects: This follow up to The Book of Doors mostly delivers.
Life After Cars: A depressing look at all …



Montecristo 1935 and the Revolver Cocktail to Fight the Chill

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

Despite my optimism in de-winterizing the screened porch last week, Mother Nature had other plans. The past few days turned notably cooler, even bringing a couple days of frost warnings. As such, it was a bit chilly when it came time for our Sunday aft…



Montecristo 1935 and the Revolver Cocktail to Fight the Chill

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

Despite my optimism in de-winterizing the screened porch last week, Mother Nature had other plans. The past few days turned notably cooler, even bringing a couple days of frost warnings. As such, it was a bit chilly when it came time for our Sunday aft…