I really need to dig out the garage enough to try some home brewing. In the meantime, some terms to know the lingo.
Cards Against Humanity: The Tumblr
The story behind how I became a Maine land baron.
Ha!
‘Alcohol archaeologist’ creates authentic ales and wines using 2,000-year-old residues in pots | Daily Mail Online
History, science, crafting, and beer – all rolled into one story.
How ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ was born | Marketplace.org
Some backstory to something I really enjoyed growing up.
The best worst president ever – Notes & Errata by Mark Morford
I keep forgetting to post this one.
And given the lame duck period as it so far exists, I’m sure the haters are spitting nails 24/7.
Chicago: A Bird’s-Eye View Part IV – Chiberia in 4K
Take you classy cities and keep ’em. This is Chicago.
All Possibilities: The ‘Purple Rain’ Story : NPR
I don’t know if it is living in Minnesota or not, but stories about the 30th anniversary of Purple Rain seem to mean a lot more. Maybe I’m just getting old. Either way, I’d love to pick up this book.
Wasted: How the Craft-Beer Movement Abandoned Jim Koch
You almost want to feel bad for Jim Koch and how the movement he helped jumpstart has rejected him.
Then again, he’s tried to rule and dictate a market he doesn’t own and has compromised his own desires to make a buck or million, so, well, not so much I suppose.
Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean: how we made The Sandman | Books | The Guardian
Always nice to know the origin stories for things you like.
America Is Not For Black People
I meant to post this when it came out and forget. Sadly, it hasn’t become any less relevant.