Highly regarded author Jason Berry has produced a remarkable documentary based on the book, Vows of Silence, which he co-authored with Gerard Renner. This one-hour film tells the story of the Vatican’s...
The US sometimes just can’t get Russia. And that’s nothing new. For decades, through propaganda, pressure, and direct religious missionary work, Americans tried to persuade Russians that they...
I love the Anchor Brewing Co.’s beer. I love it. I love Anchor Steam, I love their Christmas beer on the less “piney” years, I love Old Foghorn, and I really love the rye and gin they’ve...
According to the New York Times front page story today, the Texas raid on the FLDS compound in Eldorado, Texas, “rattles other polygamists.” Apparently, FLDS members outside Texas are poring over the...
I dig this guy’s (well, assuming gender from the moniker Saucyman) writing. From SAUCYMAN: “My bias leans towards beer; wine has always remained a bit of a mystery to me. Beer is easy, heuristic;...
From today’s Fort Worth Star Telegram When Texas authorities entered the Yearning for Zion (YFZ) Ranch, one of the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints (FLDS) compounds, on April 3, they did so using...
A great summary of some of my best argumentative skills. Nick Smith wants a better dialogue than this. Flash Fiction reviews I Was Wrong, and gets right at the issues at hand. “Alfred Kinsey’s...
And the winner is…. Shawn the Beer Philosopher, with: “In wine is truth, in beer is strength … in between them both is one happy man!” Enjoy the book, and keep your tables ring free! Thanks...
Women love a man in uniform, so they say. James Winn points out that even in 1714, some women saw through the supposed dignity that the red British military uniform brings. Some things never change; the...
Caption This Image! Ahh, the life of a brewing scientist. Pictured above is Grape vs. Grain author Charles Bamforth at a food-fashion-themed cookout. Well, look which beverages were happy to pose in the...
Marci interviews at 10am on Grambling State University Radio. Listen here! Stay tuned to catch Marci on Roseanne & Johnny on Air America. The show runs all next week, 3-6pm. Marci will be on Monday...
It is one of those perfect Spring days. Remember it well, for soon everyone will complain (loudly) about the heat. It is more than this, however. Find a breezy cafe table and give a happy-hour toast to...