It’s not unusual to hear stories about a special whiskey or bourbon that “converts” a drinker to the spirit. There’s often an “introductory bottle” kept by aficionados to offer a new drinker. But I had not heard of a bourbon that would help help someon…
Science tells us that summer began for us on June 21 at 5:13 AM EDT. The thermostat on the wall said otherwise. Cool, windy, and rainy conditions greeted the morning and remained throughout the day.Despite it being the longest day of the year, t…
It’s a been a few weeks since I escaped to the range for trigger time diversions. I drove to the park last week, but found no open bays and had to leave unfulfilled. With daily rain predicted for the week, Tuesday morning offered a brief opportunity be…
Due to other commitments out of the area, Sunday’s Father’s Day celebrations were muted. However, after those other things were done, there was time for a dinner treat. My choice for this dinner was breakfast! We knew of a 24 hour diner in the area, wh…
We had “other than Father’s Day” plans for Sunday, scheduled by a group we will travel with this fall. So my main Father’s Day treat was had on Saturday. The first order of business for the day though was a visit to the hardware store for some screen …
The Father’s Day weekend got off to an odd start. Well, maybe not so odd for Virginia. Windy and cloudy most of the morning, before the sun actually appeared mid-afternoon. That meant it was time to squeeze in cutting the grass. That overdue chore done…
Also known as “dad will grill dinner” day.Happy Father’s Day to all the dads.
Cheers!
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Barrel ]
A Brazilian researcher at Germany’s Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich became fascinated by peanuts “dancing” beer and decided to put his skills to work solving the mystery. Luiz Pereira led a team of researchers in Germany, Britain, and Fran…
It’s a great day to be an American. Officially it’s Flag Day, the day we celebrate our Nation’s flag and all it represents. Unofficially, it’s National Bourbon Day, the day we celebrate a truly American beverage. It’s a pairing made in America.On June…
Most of my cigar enjoyment on weekends is carried out with the accompaniment of a good bourbon. This Saturday I had the desire to enjoy a refreshing beer instead. Our dinner the evening before included delicious steamed, spiced shrimp. I had picked up…
