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We have a board book that explains the origins of the Star Spangled Banner. It's on our main level where we generally hang out, so I read...

Over the past few weeks I've been watching the Toy Story movies while folding laundry. I need something to distract our son or else he...

Tonight's whiskey, or whisky rather, comes from Clynelish distillery in the northern Scottish highlands and is their 14 year expression....

I don't think it's possible to have not heard of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. The name has countless other uses, it sits within the...

Our fourth entry in the Whiskey 100 series is about knowing what to pay and how to find what you want. Previous entries: 101: Whiskey or...

This past weekend I did some yearly maintenance on our deck. After not doing anything with it the few years after moving, the wood was in...

Everyone hopefully already knows the basics of Napoleon. He became dictator of France and conquered most of Europe before finally being...

This is basically a rant I've wanted to do for a while. I've never liked Trump's drive to enact protectionism. (Yes I'm nominally a...

After being rumored for weeks, yesterday it was confirmed that Sam Raimi will direct the second Doctor Strange movie, called The...

So this one is long. Definitely couldn't finish it yesterday. I worked on the backsplash in our kitchen for the six weekends prior to...

Tonight I'm enjoying another pickup from my friend bourbon hunter extraordinaire. Thanks for snagging it for me Jake. This particular...

I finally finished Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose. To be honest, I'm embarrassed it took so long. After starting on our Florida...

I retweeted something the other day, kept thinking about it, then did it again. It's perfect for how we all feel right now and I love it...

The movie idea I had for today got pushed. (Swear I owned the DVD, but apparently not.) So instead, I'm blogging about blogging. It's...

It's a peat night. As I've said before, my wife's favorite whiskeys are from Islay , where nearly all peaty Scotch originates. I believe...

It's funny Link's Awakening is the first Zelda post here, but that's what I'm playing rn. The Legend of Zelda is the best video game...

Lesson three in this whiskey series is about age statements. Previous lessons: 101 - Whiskey or whisky? 102 - How to order and drink...

We all need encouragement from time to time. Right now, many people do. This reminds me of a particular favorite piece of writing, The...

Most of us are stuck at home right now, thanks to the VID. Maybe you're looking for something to watch and if so, I'm here for you. These...

It's a weird time, since nobody really has any idea how long this coronavirus ish will last. Social distancing seems to be necessary but...