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A Flavor Feast: Rojas Street Tacos Al Pastor Gordo Review

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 28th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I hadn’t visited Hogshead Cigar in nearly two months and was looking forward to enjoying the lounge again. No matter how pleasant the weather, nothing compares to savoring a cigar indoors from the comfort of a big leather chair.Browsing the humidor, I …



An Afternoon Well Spent at the Range

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 27th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It’s a joy to finally be back at the range with some regularity — even if “regular” right now means three weeks in a row. There was a time when I practiced nearly every week and shot one to three matches a month. I don’t expect, or even want, to return…



An Afternoon Well Spent at the Range

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 27th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It’s a joy to finally be back at the range with some regularity — even if “regular” right now means three weeks in a row. There was a time when I practiced nearly every week and shot one to three matches a month. I don’t expect, or even want, to return…



Porchside Pairing: H. Upmann 1844 Añejo with Old Elk Cigar Cut

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 25th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Another evening of beautiful weather meant another sit on the porch. With no other plans, I dug into the humidor for something on the larger side and landed on the H. Upmann 1844 Añejo Toro. At 6 x 54, it promised a solid couple of hours of enjoyment.T…



Porchside Pairing: H. Upmann 1844 Añejo with Old Elk Cigar Cut

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 25th, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Another evening of beautiful weather meant another sit on the porch. With no other plans, I dug into the humidor for something on the larger side and landed on the H. Upmann 1844 Añejo Toro. At 6 x 54, it promised a solid couple of hours of enjoyment.T…



Five O’Clock Friday: Snacking

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 22nd, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’m told that weekend calories don’t count anyway.Enjoy the weekend.Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]



Five O’Clock Friday: Snacking

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 22nd, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’m told that weekend calories don’t count anyway.Enjoy the weekend.Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]



Dry Fire, Live Fire, and Small Steps Forward

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 22nd, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

After last week’s long-awaited visit to the range, I was eager for a return trip. With intermittent rain predicted throughout this week, I resolved to head out at the first clear opportunity. The skies were gray after lunch on Monday, but both of the w…



Dry Fire, Live Fire, and Small Steps Forward

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 22nd, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

After last week’s long-awaited visit to the range, I was eager for a return trip. With intermittent rain predicted throughout this week, I resolved to head out at the first clear opportunity. The skies were gray after lunch on Monday, but both of the w…



Pius X and the Papal Humidor: A Feast Day Reflection

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Aug 21st, 2025 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Today, August 21, is the Feast Day of Pope Saint Pius X.Born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto on June 2, 1835, in Riese, Venetia, then part of the Austrian Empire (in present-day Italy), he served as Pope from 1903 until his death in 1914. Pius X is remembere…