Posts by cheffd

We’re not so different after all

We’re not so different after all

Religion is the bane of all existence. The number of wars, disputes, and atrocities committed in the name of “god”...

Will your god set you free

Will your god set you free

Today is a day about everything and nothing. Coincidentally, it’s national nothing day too, which, as it’s name implies actually...

Just Give Up Now

Just Give Up Now

Procrastinators of the world unite: tomorrow. But, to all you quitters out there, we can’t put things off anymore. It’s...

Some are born great

Some are born great

There is a line in Shakespeare’s arsenal that few know where it comes from: “Some are born great, some achieve...

Time itself is a lie

Time itself is a lie

It’s here again: Auld Lang Syne, the new year. It’s a time for most people to lie to themselves, with...

Sure Don’t feel like Christmas

Sure Don’t feel like Christmas

For many, Christmas is a time of happiness and rejoicing. But, some people feel left out in the cold… literally....

A little Soul for Solstice

A little Soul for Solstice

It happens every year around the same time. We have the “shortest day of the year”. But, this is a...

Fix it with a screwdriver

Fix it with a screwdriver

Lately, it’s been all about “artisanal” mixed drinks. Everything needs to involve muddling with herbs, exotic fruits, and even foams...

Lager by any other name

Lager by any other name

It’s back again. Today is national Lager day. It’s time to celebrate everyone’s favorite bottom fermented Malt beverage. Most people,...

Lighting the fires of reclamation

Lighting the fires of reclamation

It’s the 25th day of Kislev. And, we all know what that means, even if we don’t know what Kislev...