September 29 is the Feast of the Archangels — St. Gabriel, St. Raphael and St. Michael. In these troubling times, we implore especially the protection of St. Michael.
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedn…
Jacqueline TurleyMarch 11, 1937 – September 28, 2010
It was one year ago today that my mother passed away. It’s really hard to believe that a whole year has passed. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of her and shed a tear. Some days quite a few te…
The Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Board (ABC) is reviewing the current restrictions against the advertising of specials and happy hours by Virginia pubs and restaurants. Unlike their counterparts in Maryland and D.C., Virginia establishments can ad…
Arriving home after a long day at work and finding a package from Flying Dog waiting for me is always a day brightener. Earlier this week a bottle of Flying Dog Secret Stash Harvest Ale arrived. The enclosed description was very intriguing and I didn’t…
By now everyone is aware that we can get (some) New Belgium Brewing beers in Virginia and other Eastern Coast states. Now comes the news that the Colorado brewery is looking at expanding their brewing operations to the east as well. The Asheville,…
For my friends who come from large families…
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A well-done and interesting video report on hop growing in upstate New York.
Hop harvesting is hard work!
Direct link:
http://money.cnn.com/video/smallbusiness/2011/09/07/smb_bg_american_hops_beer.cnnmoney/
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If you missed the Capital Alehouse Oktoberfest this past weekend you can still get your Prosit! on this coming weekend. The 9th Annual Fredericksburg Area Oktoberfest kicks off Friday at the Blue & Gray Brewery, and continues through Satu…
Just a few weeks ago we reported on Corcoran Brewing’s grand opening. And now, they are already planning to expand. From the Loudon Times:
The grand opening of Corcoran Brewing Company on July 30 drew more than 900 Northern Virginians from as far as Ar…
I came across this old toy ad recently, from the days before toys were virtual. It gave me a chuckle, and a bit of nostalgic yearning.
When boys were allowed to be boys. Before political correctness weakened our society. Compare this to today where t…
