Category: Arts & Culture

Santa’s reindeer staged a ‘strike’ No presents would get through It was a dread dilemma Whatever would he do, Well, he opted for some movie-stars He considered males first off Rudolph would be a “spokesdeer” But he’d only laugh and scoff, Still, old Santa forged ahead Contacting Clooney and...

The snow was falling lightly Fluffy flakes fell all around A magic white-lace carpet That smothered every sound, I guess that’s why they didn’t hear me As I walked thru Wonder Wood And how I found their Crystal Castle Where a ‘Secret Shape’ once stood, They’d come from all...

All About the Beer with Mitch Biggar Tis the season for giving and what would be a better gift for that beer lover on your list then some unique beer themed gift items.   Show Off Your Six Pack Whether you’re eager to show off your favorite local brew...

“Who’ll give me a dollar And who will make it five? See how the sunlight hits it Why, it almost appears alive!” But – he couldn’t get an offer No matter how hard he tried The painting came from an ‘Estate Sale’ The last of a line had died,...

One more sweater To go in a drawer That I’ll end up saying I hardly ever wore, One more ‘thing’ That I don’t really need But I’ll surely exclaim “Very nice indeed!” Gloves and socks Another four pair Pastel ‘put-ons’ And ‘fashion’ underwear, It’s not what they gave me...

From that very first Christmas Peace On Earth was the plan Now look at the troubles That are coming to man, So sad situations Climate cul-de-sac Revolution and ruin Life under attack, We find all around us Everything seems a mess Greed grabbing monsters Who couldn’t care less, Old...

All About the BeerM with Mitch Biggar This holiday season is the perfect time of year to sample some new and exciting beers that fit in with the season. Christmas beers, also known as Winter Warmers, are a tradition dating back at least 2,000 years, with the ancients making...

On the surface of our world right now There is war, violence, and craziness And things may seem dark. But calmly and quietly At the same time Something is happening underground. An inner revolution is taking place And certain individuals Are being called to a higher light. It is...

Some fine morning Some fine day All of us will come to A parting of the way, Born for by and by The cruising of due season Quick shortness of our living Unravelling of reason, Nonchalant risk of nuance With no space to spare Self abandoned to time’s shelf...

with Mitch Biggar Wine is not the only drink that can be aged for maturation. Many beers benefit from extended aging. We’re not talking about your average beer with a mere shelf life of 3-6 months, tops — before quality begins to degrade. We’re talking about beers that beg...