Heed the Crimson Calling

Heed the Crimson Calling

We recently celebrated white wine day (which happened to fall on International beer day). And, it was a perfect Summer...

Those lazy, Crazy, Hazy Beers

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...

Beer or wine, Where do we start?

Beer or wine, Where do we start?

Well, we have a bit of a conundrum today. It’s national white wine day, and, international beer day. So, which...

Mango only pawn in game of life

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,...

You can depend on independence

You can depend on independence

Today is July 4th. In the USA, that means something. In other countries it’s just another day. Of course, most...

What a day for Canada

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

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

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...

Sounds like Daddy Issues

Sounds like Daddy Issues

Some people never get to know their father. And, some know them all too well. But, what is a father...

Memories come rushing up

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...