Archive for June, 2026

Memories of Italy: Beer, Cigars, and the Alpine Charm of Bolzano

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jun 5th, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

During our Italian vacation, we spent two nights in Bolzano, in South Tyrol. Situated at the gateway to the Dolomite Mountains, Bolzano has the look and feel of an Alpine village, with spectacular mountain views in every direction. Making the region ev…


The Celebration That Almost Slipped By

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Jun 3rd, 2026 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The day almost slipped by unnoticed. Monday marked the second anniversary of my retirement. Unlike that first year, which was heavily shaped by back problems and the surgery that followed, this past year has felt much more normal. The routines have set…


Spring Sunshine, a Spritz, and a Cigar

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

After a record-breaking streak of rainy days, the sun finally shone brightly this weekend. We spent a good part of it attending our 45th (!) college reunion. It was a blast seeing old classmates and even meeting a few people I hadn’t known back then. W…


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