We enjoyed our second Christmas celebration Thursday with a family friend who was visiting for the day. The day began with a hearty brunch of Scotch Eggs, Scottish Baps with Bacon, “Chips” and Baked Beans. After the gift exchange we enjoyed an afternoo…
After finishing off the excellent Christmas dinner of Standing Rib Roast, Oyster Casserole and Yorkshire pudding prepared by Colleen, I was ready to sit down with a special beer. Relaxing with a good strong beer is my digestive. I’ve been eyeing the bo…
Christmas has arrived and now begins our celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord. Our family began the season with the Vigil Mass last evening. Today the celebration of this Feast continues with lots of good food and cheer, and just lazing ar…
After the Christmas Vigil Mass, Colleen and I traditionally sit down to a good beer and some snacks while we reflect on the joy of the season. This year I found a bottle of Delirium Nocturnum in the cellar. This Belgian Strong Dark Ale goes just fine b…
Sleep in. (It’s all relative.) Check
Cook big breakfast for family. Check
Dry fire practice. Check
Spend an hour at the pistol range. Check
Relax over a beer with wife. (New Belgium Snow Day) Check
Grill burgers for dinner. Check
Watch LOTR Two To…
As we enter the Christmas holiday week, enjoy these scenes of a classic candy being made.
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]
Sometimes we just need a laugh. That is all.
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]
I’m late getting started. But these annual favorites are a good beginning.
The Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout will be put aside for another year. We’ll be enjoying previous years’ purchases. The Sierra Nevada Celebration will be enjoyed while fresh…
ProudHillbilly, over at From the Caer, has an thought-provoking post on the hypocrisy of the hand-wringing over the tragic violence our nation has experienced recently.
This culture runs around demanding freedom, demanding choice, declaring that absol…
“We know that the sheep live in denial; that is what makes them sheep. They do not want to believe that there is evil in the world. They can accept the fact that fires can happen, which is why they want fire extinguishers, fire sprinklers, fire alarms…
