Say “Hello” to Dark Beer Season

Say “Hello” to Dark Beer Season

People say “Dark Beer Season” is upon us. And they are wrong, because dark beer sucks! (I’m kidding.) Lately, I have been sitting at the bar, listening to beer orders. “I don’t like dark beers.” “I don’t like hoppy beers.” “I only like light beers.” “I don’t really...
Why the Hell is Oktoberfest in September???

Why the Hell is Oktoberfest in September???

Ain’t that the question? Year after year, it has been on my mind, and today, together, we are gonna finally figure out the damn answer. I’m not sure what my German grandfather would say about this question. Actually, he’s dead, so probably not much. If he were alive,...
Squeezing Out Every Last Bit of Summer

Squeezing Out Every Last Bit of Summer

We Brainerd Lakes Area folk sure freaking love our summers. Boat time, backyard bashes, and Battlestar Galactica. Tonight, I am writing this from my backyard. My second Golden Spike is nearing the bottom of the glass. In the background owls are cooing, “Who...
Welcome Holly . . . Bringer of the Peace!

Welcome Holly . . . Bringer of the Peace!

Greetings Roundhouse Faithful!  Where have you guys been?  It has been awhile. What?  It’s not you who broke off this relationship, but me?  True.  Let’s just say I get distracted easily. Since it has been 10 months since my last blog post I am going to skip a lot of...