Ray's Wanderings and Musings
Archive for September 2008
Fall is in the air….
And that can only mean one thing. Octoberfest! After a long grueling day at work yesterday, I sped home took the dog for a good walk in the drizzling rain as a Nor’easter blows into Virginia. Wet leaves, chill in the air and it all added up to the first beer that caught my eye … Continue reading
My hopes for Bud Ale fade
I hate to admit it… I’ve been looking forward to trying this new Budweiser American Ale. I’ve been thinking, “Wow, here’s a major brewer that’s finally listening to their customers and are saying we can deliver more than just a full and lite version of my swill. Maybe they’ll impress me.” My delirium about expectations … Continue reading
Government IS on the side of the people
I had the pleasure of visiting my local Social Security Administration office today. I walked in, looked at the packed waiting room, took a number and braced myself for a long wait. Don’t kid yourself. I knew this was coming. Had planned for it and brought some work. And let me tell you, despite the … Continue reading
Sierra Nevada makes me Hoppy :-)
I usually don’t fall for the marketing hype of “anniversaries” and “specials” in terms of products. Hey, I do marketing for a living. I know what’s going on the mind in that product manager (“oooo, new label and a schtick. I’ll convince the distributors and put it on the shelves for a short while and … Continue reading
The CERN Collider Messed Up my NPR
Despite what all those “experts” say about black holes forming and starting another big bang that consumers the world when they use that cool new CERN Atom Smasher, I found the real danger… In the middle of a story on NPR this morning the radio suddenly started blaring country music (I like country music, just … Continue reading
Relaxation Beer
I know, I know! It’s been over a month since I’ve posted. You’re nagging me like my mother would for not doing my homework. But hey, just like back in school I’ve still been drinking beer. But tonight’s subject isn’t a review. It’s a comment. I just got home from attending my homeowner’s association meeting. … Continue reading
Definition of Vetting
Is anyone else dismayed that with today’s news about VP candidates that the phrase “vetting definition” is currently #9 on Google’s list of hot search topics. Do you mean to tell me that there are that many people out there that don’t know what it means to “vet a candidate”? Sadly… there probably are.
The End Of Summer
I’ve known for a while it’s coming. A few leaves have hit the ground, neighborhood kids are walking by the house with their football gear after practice, the sound of the high school band practicing hits my ears (the school is about a mile away and the drums carry through the treas). So this weekend … Continue reading
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