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Shopping For Scissors

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 2nd, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The Department of Homeland Security let us know that if we encounter an active shooter, we can protect ourselves with scissors. Since then, I’ve been trying to find the right tool to add to my EDC (Every Day Carry) gear.

It’s confusing, there are s…



Finally, More Insanity

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 1st, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

After a false start last week, Park Lane Tavern put on the rescheduled Steal the Glass* night earlier this week, featuring Blue & Gray Temporary Insanity Stout. Despite having had dinner out three of the previous four nights, we couldn’t resist tak…



St. Brigid Pray For Us

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 1st, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

February 1 is the Feast Day of St. Brigid of Ireland. Our family has long had an affection for this great Saint. During our recent trip to Ireland I came to realize just how popular she is in that country, second only to St. Patrick it seems.

This rev…



In Response to Thuggery

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 31st, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Texas Senator Ted Cruz has penned an awesome letter in response to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s thinly veiled threats.  

  Letter to Rahm Emanuel, Bank of America, TD Bank Group, Smith & Wesson, Ruger

We need more…



Utility Ring

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 30th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Here’s a high-end multi-purpose tool that’s a fashion statement as well. The Titanium Utility Ring features a bottle opener, a straight blade, a serrated blade, a saw, and even a comb.

I wonder if the security theatre team at the airport would…



Breakfast Stout. For Dinner.

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 30th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It was one of those rare fifth Tuesdays, and there was a cool beer featured at the Capital Ale House “Steal the Glass Night”, so Colleen and I decided to head downtown for a quick beer and a bite. Our intention was to perhaps grab an appetizer b…



Wednesday Weather Forecast

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 29th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I feel (cough) a bit of a bug coming on. I’m sure I can beat it in 24 hours. (cough)

[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]



You Have A Duty…

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 29th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

… to protect yourself and your family.

Despite the shrills of the hoplophobes, Sheriff Clarke did not call for vigilantism or for people to take the law into their own hands. He merely reminded people that they have a responsibility and a d…



One Dog Night

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 28th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

After spending the day in the cold, I did what only seemed natural, I warmed up with a good beer. This time I opened the beer fridge and spied a bottle of Flying Dog Road Dog Porter right in the front. The bottle has probably been hiding in there for…



How Many Is 55 Million?

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jan 26th, 2013 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Politics

Forty years. Fifty-five million. Just numbers?

On Friday we braved the cold and snow, to join 500,000 other Pro-Life supporters in the annual March for Life in Washington, DC. This is the eleventh year our family has done this. In the 40 years since &…