Despite being a man who does sit ups - have I mentioned that? - I have to make sure I do not forget those who made me a man who does sit ups including those fine purveyors of BBQ. One of the saddest days in my family was the day back in 2006 that we learned that Ralph's Ribs of Ithaca had shut …

There are some things I won't put on the beer blog - including some new gack called "Guinness Red". Apparently the much jiggered with recipe moves over the last few decades have done their deed leaving the brewer to consider "the brand is the asset" now that it has destroyed the actual drink …

Just a week off. Just one but, really, it's already begun in my mind. When did it start? When I began planning? When work got quiet from other people being away? It's always better on holiday.  •  Death to the animals update: We salute you, cougar choker!  •  Thanks for nothing, Norma.  •  So even …

My favorite blog these days is one from London about beer. Stonch has only been writing for a few months but his style is cheery and knowledgeable. Like me, he brews and hunts out new styles but unlike me he is much more in the centre of things beery. He also has a great eye for the photographic …

It was Thor, the God of Thunder and Marvel goodness one and opening day at the Watertown Wizards zippo. Our company included a former high school pitcher who was able to explain whallops of stuff I was not picking up. My Mets t-shirt itself triggered two conversations with other and … read more »

I am being whisked away after work to a Gen X at 40 authorized event, the first game of the Watertown Wizards 2007 season. Should be fun as it is supposed to be stinking hot and, at a buck a ticket for kids, a great deal.  •  The G8 summit is wrapping up and I am worried again about Russian …

I've told you before how much I like going to Chicky's in Portland, Maine but sadly Chicky's is no more. My buddy Tom, who played the piano at this dear departed joint, sent an email about a benefit that is being held for the staff who have been left high and dry by the sudden absence of the …

I was watching the end of another over ripe edition of Jamie Oliver's new TV show about cooking in his backyard...except he seems to have a personal gardener which really makes it the gardener's yard...and watched as the great smiley one baked a tomato and sausage roasty thing in a brick oven he …

That was a good May. Good old May 2007. Caught two baseball games, worked only a couple of days in a ten day stretch and the seeds have come up. Plus the Tories in PEI got the boot which has made everyone happy. Now just wait for the fiscal review and next budget when we all find out what Pat … read more »