Appalachian Brewing Company has been in Harrisburg since 1997 (they now have other locations too). We were there about two weeks after it opened and have been going back ever since. It’s named for the Appalachian Trail that passes about 8 miles to the south of town. And no, I’ve never walked any part of … Continue reading A night out – Appalachian Brewing Company
Not so polite dinner conversation – It’s on the interwebs so it must be true! – Christian ads claiming to have the “truth”
If you’ve frequented various blogs, especially and ironically the freethought blogs it seems, you will have seen an ad that claims that there are 6 reasons to believe in God at a website called everystudent.com. Being bored, I followed that link and found that the author Marilyn Adamson does indeed give six claims on why she thinks people … Continue reading Not so polite dinner conversation – It’s on the interwebs so it must be true! – Christian ads claiming to have the “truth”
Not so polite dinner conversation – Stay thee back, tides!
Lest anyone be surprised, an economic group seems to be making headway in influencing the North Carolina legislature to ignore reality and to substitute their own. In the complete spirit of anti-intellectualism, the people at NC-20 want to pretend their ignorance is considered just as good as anyone’s knowledge because they have *said* so. Unsuprisingly, this … Continue reading Not so polite dinner conversation – Stay thee back, tides!
Not so polite dinner conversation – When all you have are lies
If you tell a lie and tell it intentionally and repeatedly, what does that say about you? Lies are generally held to be detrimental to society and the people who tell them; stories about this being part and parcel of our fables and myths. We have “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” as being one of … Continue reading Not so polite dinner conversation – When all you have are lies
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Gov’t too big, unless we want it to be that way
Pennsylvania lawmakers are at it again. Today, we have HB 2400, introduced by Rep. Marsico and unfortunately supported by both sides of the aisle: MARSICO - R, CALTAGIRONE - D, STEPHENS - R, TURZAI -R, AUMENT -R, BAKER - R, BARBIN - D, BARRAR - R, BOBACK -R, BOYD -R, CLYMER - R, D. COSTA … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Gov’t too big, unless we want it to be that way
From the Bar – Koko Brown Ale from Kona Brewing
Holy cats, this is good! Yes, Virginia, Koko Brown Ale does taste like coconut. One might think so with the word "coconut" repeated on the lable. This of course seems to elude other reviewers who are "Shocked! Shocked!" that what comes in such a bottle might have a hint of coconut flavor. I personally enjoy nut … Continue reading From the Bar – Koko Brown Ale from Kona Brewing
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Destroying what you don’t like
Unsuprisingly, Pat Robertson has advocated for the destruction of religious images that are not his own. In a recent bit on his television show, he advises a "good Christian" to destroy the statue of Buddah that her friend has. Now, where have we seen such destruction advocated before? Hmmm, oh yes, that cesspool of one … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Destroying what you don’t like
From the Bar – Maudite Belgian Ale
It seems that a lot of what we drink has to do more with a interesting name or label. We've been fairly lucky in doing that, only finding a few bottles undrinkable. This was bought at the local Wegman's, which has been our go to for sampling a lot of different alcoholic beverages. We still hit … Continue reading From the Bar – Maudite Belgian Ale
From the Back Room – Surly Cynic Pro Series Partial Mash Kit
The ale today is a kit from Northern Brewer, the Surly Cynic Pro Series Partial Mash Kit. Surly Brewing Company is a microbrewery in Minnesota. And OF COURSE, it was the name of the beer that got us to try the kit. As you can see, the ale is a nice orange color, and though it looks … Continue reading From the Back Room – Surly Cynic Pro Series Partial Mash Kit
From the bar – Stemmari Nero D’Avola
what the heck does "dry" really mean? Take the Stemmari Nero D'Avola, a Sicilian red Vintage 2009. I see it be called "anything but dry" in other reviews. Then what does that make my box wines? Blocks of sugar? Well, maybe to a point but they aren't only sweet either. This wine reminds of me … Continue reading From the bar – Stemmari Nero D’Avola
Club Schadenfreude 