The Founding Fathers Found Rum
Today is National Rum day. It celebrates a tincture that helped build America. When We think of rum, we usually...
Look at the Pros of Prosecco
Well, it’s here again, August 13: National Prosecco day. So, let’s Look at the Pros of Prosecco. If you don’t...
Sounds like some woke thing
If you pay attention to the current political diatribe, you know that “woke” is a hot button issue. LGBTQ+ issues...
You put the lime in the coconut
If you are a person of a certain age, you remember Harry Nilsson singing You put the lime in the...
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...
There’s no tea in it
Today is a special day for us drinkers. It’s world gin day, national Rose(ay) day, and National Iced Tea Day....
Why so Bubbly Bub?
In 1966, Don Ho had an international hit with the song “Tiny Bubbles”. After playing it about 1,000 times, he,...
Memories come rushing up
Pink Floyd had a greatly overlooked album in the 1980’s: The Final Cut, (Requiem for a post war dream). Most...
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....
May the Fourth be Cinco
This is one of the most festive times of year. It’s the middle of Spring. Flowers are in full bloom....