I am moved beyond words (okay, not beyond, because here I sit typing words) that Debra from Mauldin Family 1 nominated me for The Versatile Blogger Award! First off, I have to thank Debra for thinking of me; it means a lot, truly. Not just that she reads me and comments (thoughtfully, too!), but that … Continue reading
Today I’m joining the folks over at the Weekly Writing Challenge and doing a year-end wrap up piece as my blog post today. While technically, there are two full weeks before the year is over, I’m guessing these folks over at The Daily Post aren’t taking any chances with that whole apocalypse thing. Or maybe … Continue reading
There are three wants which can never be satisfied: that of the rich, who want something more; that of the sick, who want something different; and that of the traveler, who says, “Anywhere but here.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson I could easily choose to quote Frank Sinatra (yes, I know Leonard Bernstein wrote the actual … Continue reading
Here is where I’d be. This is Iceland in December. On the eve of my birthday, I went out hunting for the aurora borealis. We did see a flicker of green light, but I didn’t think my camera wasn’t strong enough to capture it. However, a fellow traveler with superior photographic experience and sensibility managed … Continue reading
Day two at the GABF was a four brewery tour. We visited Great Divide, Renegade, Hogshead and Prost. Denver has one of the fastest craft brewing areas in the country, and part of this is niche marketing. Great Divide has been around for almost 20 years and is expanding to meet nation-wide demand. However, Renegade … Continue reading
The Great American Beer Festival officially opened last night, and The Good Beer Seal was there, checking out all the action. First up? The Farm to Table Pavilion, an intimate food and beer pairing featuring 24 special craft beers paired with dishes by renown chefs from the Denver area and beyond. Best of the pairings … Continue reading
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