Jubelale winter beer is from Deschutes in Bend Oregon. This beer is available from October to December each year. This is an original brew from the start of Deschutes Brewery in 1988. Jubelale winter beer pours really nice from a 12-ounce bottle. The head comes in two colors: a frothier, lighter-colored ashy beige swirl amid
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George W. Bush Presidential Library
Located on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum display a permanent exhibition that uses artifacts and interactive experiences to relate the decisions and key events of the Presidency of George W. Bush. The 14,000 square foot main gallery is framed around the principles that
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Winter Warmer
Winter Warmer is an English Dark Ale from Rahr and Sons Brewing Company. This seasonal beer released in October. The flavors of roasted malt, toffee, chocolate, and caramel come forward first. The beer finishes with notes of dark fruits. Poured from a 12 ounce can, Winter Warmer pours deep brown, opaque. Good carbonation leads to
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NASCAR Racing in Texas
When my oldest son was three or four years old when he took an interest in NASCAR racing. He would sit still for hours watching racing on television. This obsession of his slowly turned all of us into race fans (except my daughter, but that is a story for another day). It does not matter
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Texas Rangers say Goodbye to Globe Life Park
At the end of the 2019 baseball season, the Texas Rangers say goodbye to Globe Life Park. Globe Life Park has been the Rangers home since it’s opened for 1994 season. Next season the team will move into Globe Life Field. This brand new baseball stadium will be complete with a retractable roof. The Texas
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Taco Mama
What college student does not like a good taco? In Tuscaloosa, the place is Taco Mama. In college, we really had only two choices for “Mexican” food, Del Taco and Taco Bell. Having these 2 in town was a good thing. Especially when ey got into a price war on Taco Tuesdays. At one point
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Air Travel Tips so You can Traveling like a Pro
Sumner has arrived, the weather is warm, kids are out of school and vacation season is here. If your plans include catching a plane here are some air travel tips for a more enjoyable trip no matter if the flights are domestic or international. Find cheap flights with these apps: Skiplagged shows you hidden-city
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The Salty Lady Beer. A Texas Goose.
I am continuing my beers of Texas series with this post on The Salty lady. The Review of The Salty Lady. The Salty Lady is Martin House Brewing Company’s interpretation of a Gose – a rather obscure, tart, salty German style beer. The tartness is tempered by salt additions from around the world and finished with
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Saying Good Bye to my Mother in Law
You may have noticed I have been quiet on the blog for a while. We have had some significant upheaval in family life and honestly, I have just been too busy holding it all together to write much. Thanks to all who have offered up thoughts and prayers to our family as we have soldiered
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Arlington Music Hall and Atlanta Rythm Section
Something a little different this time. A few weeks ago I got to reconnect with a friend from my days in Cub Scouts. His band was playing at the Arlington Music Hall. Music hall Opening in 1950 as a movie theatre, the feature film ‘Sea Biscuit’ starring Shirley Temple. Today the marquee sign of the
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