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My friend has been staging Memorial Day tributes on her front lawn. She's added new stuff this year.

The top of my refrigerator used to be where I kept things from my kids, then became a safe haven/hiding spot for things away from the dog. A newish fridge means too high for me to see. I was looking for stray ice and this is what I saw while standing on a chair. So what's on top of YOUR fridge?

Not the people who live on my street, the TV show. I just think it's hilarious.

Windmills. Well, wind turbines. The local news tonight had a story about how residents of a rural area are unhappy about the 19-turbine wind farm being built in their town. They feel the farm spoils their view of the landscape. Solar roof panels. The HOA I'm with in Phoenix bans them. They...

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I have used the same name online for several years. At some point I tried to keep my real name and online presence separate, but I always try to refrain from ever posting anything that would be hurtful to others. Well, not mean-spirited or malicious, anyway. Anyone ever Google their screen...

Does anyone else check the Woot! site daily? I've gotten several things at great prices through them. The only catch is that the deals run for one day, or less, if they sell out early. One of today's deals is a high velocity floor fan. I've been wanting one since some workmen used one at my...

According to facebook, my eldest child (25 yo girl) is now engaged. To her very smart, respectful but reclusive, gothy musician, neutered boyfriend. So far, so good. And some other girl?? WTF? I don't even know this other chick! I console myself with the idea that a three-way marriage is...

I really like my daughter's boyfriend. He's respectful, considerate, and seems mostly responsible. I say mostly because he likes to buy expensive sneakers. I guess it's kind of a collector thing, and what 21 year old kid doesn't spend hard earned money on foolishness? Oh yeah- And he's the...

Which eye do you squinch shut? I't's my right, but I'm blaming the DFH 90 Minute, and not the Belgian Wit in my keg.

I grew up in a pretty much non-drinking family. Alcohol wasn't ever a part of parties or even discussed much. Don't know why, but I guess they just didn't think about drinking. My dad once told me that he never cared for beer until he was on a boat (I think in the Philippines) during WWII...

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In a rush to get a couple kegs on my Memorial Day camping (RV) trip, I really hurried a Centennial Blond, kegging 7 days after brewing. The brew day itself was not great, as I did it before work while bottling some hard lemonade. Don't know why, but I decided to strain the wort through a...

I freakin love the smell of that stuff. I foolishly stick my nose into my little baggie and sniff so hard that I end up snorting some dust. Today I saved some from my recipe and brought it to work so I could nibble on it like a rat. I told a coworker about it, and she ate some, too. I...

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"So what?", you may ask. So this! The bottom and sides seem sturdy enough for ice and beer, and when the lid is lifted, there's a nice flat area for a top. I've got the tower, hoses, and tank that I removed from my new kegerator.

So my dog wakes me up every single day by first jumping on me and trying to stuff his wet nose in my face. I do a total blanket cover and command him to feck off. So he sets off in search of something that he knows I will immediately take away from him, thus ensuring my alertness and ability to...

I brewed a Belgian Half-Wit on Monday. It's half-wit because I hate coriander, so I'm trying it with just orange peel. Used a Wyeast Belgian Wit smack pack (my first). I checked it this morning, and I'm glad I used a blow off tube! This is the first beer I've had with so much krausen.

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Yesterday, I went to LHBS and got stuff for a Centennial Blond and a Belgian Wit. I asked the guy for suggestions, and I wasn't thinking, or something, but there's no way I'm putting coriander in my beer. It actually makes me heave just smelling the stuff. Forgot the Starsan, so still...