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Fortunately The Mailbox Didn’t Explode

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 13th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

As anyone who grew up watching Star Trek knows, you don’t mix matter and anti-matter together carelessly, without dire consequences. Fortunately the same reaction cannot be said of pro-gun and anti-gun matter. Both of these mailings were delivered to m…



Something Warming From The Cellar

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 13th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Winter finally came to Virginia this weekend. A high of about 32° and blustery winds made for a fine Sunday to stay inside. But of course there was lots of outdoors time to come. After Mass in the morning I stood around outside visiting with a frien…



Governor McDonnell Improves His Beer Choice

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 12th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A couple of years ago we learned that Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has a preference for Miller Lite. Now it appears he is learning a bit about good beer. Really good beer in fact.

Nelson County Life is reporting that Governor McDonnell and Fir…



Beer Bottle Chandelier

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 12th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I guess this qualifies as one of those gifts for the beer fan who has everything. Barlite.com makes beer bottle enhanced sconces and chandeliers. The lights are decorative frames that hold beer bottles which are illuminated from behind. Since you suppl…



Cover Me

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 11th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

When Colleen and I are shooting together, we’ll occasionally include scenario and verbalization drills in our training. Some of those involve providing cover while the other reloads.

Who knew?

And vice versa.
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Start ’em Young

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 10th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Saw this on Overheard in D.C.

Beer snobbery starts at home

In the beer aisle of the Adams Morgan Harris Teeter, 1:00 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday:

A 30-something mother has her two-year-old son in the seat in the cart facing the fridge.

Child:…



2012 Beer Style Guidelines

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 10th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The Brewers Association has released their 2012 Beer Style Guidelines. Frankly, it’s a bit overwhelming and bewildering. I am an admitted craft beer fan. I like trying out new beers, and I enjoy (attempting) to speak intelligently about them. But, the …



PSA For Men

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 10th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

You’re welcome.
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The Lines Are Drawn

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 9th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Politics

There’s a battle over religious freedom brewing in the United States. Currently the aggressors are focusing on the Catholic faithful. However, people of all faiths should be concerned. While the opening volley happens to focus on the Catholic chur…



Virginia Moonshiner Busted

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Feb 9th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Last month, the diligent agents of VA Alcoholic Beverage Control busted a Roanoke County man for running an illegal still.

Special agents with the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) have apprehended a man for manufacture of i…