There are only a handful of things I truly enjoy about the “holidays.” One – string lights – two, traditional holiday songs (not pop songs recorded by… Read more “Happy Holidales! 2022 Edition…”
Category: craft beer
A Michigan Winter “Heat Wave” Is Happening!
We’re in the midst of a “winter heat wave” in Michigan! Yesterday, temps hit 46 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celsius). I did some house cleaning on Tuesday… Read more “A Michigan Winter “Heat Wave” Is Happening!”
Finally – REAL Winter Weather in Michigan! Also, Bars in Michigan Open Feb. 1!
Editor’s note: For those of you who intend to test your brains against my upcoming annual birthday trivia questions on Feb. 11, pay attention! There may be… Read more “Finally – REAL Winter Weather in Michigan! Also, Bars in Michigan Open Feb. 1!”
If Anyone Needs Me, I’m In My “Human Cave!”
There is no doubt a good number of us have been spending a lot of time with certain people in these dark pandemic days. Sometimes, way too… Read more “If Anyone Needs Me, I’m In My “Human Cave!””
Happy New Year (2021)! Thoughts on Tired Memes, Vaccines, Zombies, Rule-Breaking Bars, Beer, Brockmire and Cupcakes!
I’m not deluding myself that 2021 will be any better than 2020 just because it’s a different year. It will be nice if the global pandemic that’s… Read more “Happy New Year (2021)! Thoughts on Tired Memes, Vaccines, Zombies, Rule-Breaking Bars, Beer, Brockmire and Cupcakes!”
Why Settle For Beer Advent Calendars? Do the “Twelve Days of Christmas Beers” Challenge Instead!
There has been a lot of buzz lately about “advent calendars.” Putting 24 different kinds of goodies into a box and having one of them for each… Read more “Why Settle For Beer Advent Calendars? Do the “Twelve Days of Christmas Beers” Challenge Instead!”
A Lament For “Pale Ales”
What hair band was it who sang, “You don’t know what you’ve got…til it’s gone?” Ah yes, Cinderella! Now that I’ve planted some earworms for you (LOL),… Read more “A Lament For “Pale Ales””
When Bar Conversations Turn To…Pliny The Elder (Not The Pliny The Elder Beer)
I was sitting outside in a bar last night with my husband and we started talking about…astronomy! I don’t know exactly how the conversation got started, but… Read more “When Bar Conversations Turn To…Pliny The Elder (Not The Pliny The Elder Beer)”
First Post-Quarantine Bar Beers! Also…DON’T TOUCH MY TENT, LADY!
In the state of Michigan, in which I live, the first of the bars/restaurants able to fully open for business for dine-in services were in the Upper… Read more “First Post-Quarantine Bar Beers! Also…DON’T TOUCH MY TENT, LADY!”
So…Bars and Restaurants Opening Again Soon? Does This Mean I Want To Go?
Bars and restaurants are supposed to be able to open up Monday, June 8 in my state, which is Michigan. Memorial weekend this started happening with the… Read more “So…Bars and Restaurants Opening Again Soon? Does This Mean I Want To Go?”