Why is Oktoberfest in September?
Today is The second to last Saturday in September. So, that means the official start of Oktoberfest. But why is...
Who said that ain’t workin’?
Some of you may remember Dire Straits with their tribute to the working man with their hit song “Money for...
Those lazy, Crazy, Hazy Beers
In 1963, Nat King Cole released a hit song and album with a campy tune: Those lazy, crazy, hazy days...
Mango only pawn in game of life
Blazing Saddles had a favorite character: Mongo. He was a simpleton. But, he knew his place in the world. Today,...
What a day for Canada
From the 49th parallel to the 83rd in Cape Columbia, today is an internationally mandated day of celebration. For, today...
Just keep peeling that onion
Well, we made it. It’s national Onion day. How did we ever make it this far without bursting into a...
More places than Stonehenge
Summer Solstice is upon us again. This means it’s the longest day of the year. No, it’s not longer than...
It’s a Bacchanalian Event
We made it, today is one of the most important days of the year to oenophiles. It’s national wine day....
Don’t say Mutha’ to yo mama
It’s the second Sunday in May. To the United States and dozens of other countries that means it’s mother’s day....
All hail the King of Beers
Budweiser, famously, called itself the King of beers in advertisements. This is erroneous. At the time they started using the...