And sometimes whiskey. It’s one of the few things I enjoy about cold weather.Okay, I cheated on that one.But, now I’m ready for Spring to actually arrive, and stay.
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When trying to cut my own hair, I am not good at mirror movements.I realized it was moot to wonder when I would have time to smoke all the cigars I bought over the winter.I do not own sufficient bar tools. I also would appreciate a wider selection of c…
And here we go again still. Fortunately, my work week is as busy as ever, and actually more so. There is occasional time for a beer or a bourbon, and maybe a cigar. But it’s the weekend when we seek out fun and relaxation. Sadly, the options are limite…
What day is it? I hardly know anymore. Yesterday was the same as the day before and tomorrow will be the same as today. I was greeted Saturday morning with this announcement regarding the MD State IDPA match.We knew it was coming, but now it’s real. No…
The last time I was able to enjoy some range time was the Sanner’s Lake IDPA match at the beginning of the month. Subsequent plans to shoot Cavalier IDPA and the next Sanner’s Lake matches have been cancelled indefinitely. The upcoming MD State and VA …
On Saturday I marked another trip around the sun. I’d been looking forward to simply relaxing on Saturday, even more than any celebration. We’ve experienced several days of warm Spring-like weather with temps in the 70’s and 80’s this week, until Satur…
What else shall I do? I don’t need to run out to shop for hand sanitizer or toilet paper. My work schedule, though from home, is filled with frequent conference calls and check-ins as we negotiate the (temporary) displacement of the normal routine. But…
Today, February 27, is the Feast Day of St. Gabriel Possenti.Legend holds that Gabriel Possenti was a Catholic seminarian in Isola del Gran Sasso, Italy. In 1860 he is said to have used his skills with the pistol to drive off a band of marauding soldie…
And for something a little different, some cigar updates…I’m tired of winter. (Actually that feeling emerged months ago.) So I was thrilled when this past weekend we saw moderately warm and sunny days here in Virginia, when thermometer cracked 60…
Today, February 10, is the anniversary of the martyrdom of Saint José Sánchez del Río. On this date in 1928, this 14 year old boy was killed by Mexican troops for refusing to renounce his Catholic faith during the Cristero War. The story of this period…
