A post over on Gabriel Possenti Shooters addresses the dual issues of the right to defend oneself and the importance of protecting our individual freedoms, from both the religious and secular viewpoints.

Self-defense and the Second Amendment; there ha…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 ]

… 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…

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…