Musings Over a Barrel

We had a busy weekend in front of us, packed with activities with friends and family — and no small amount of driving. But Friday offered a ...

When a friend was visiting last week, we spent some time outside enjoying an afternoon smoke and drink. In selecting a cigar, I kept the rec...

I'll admit it. This is exactly my thought process when shopping. However, cigars and bourbon bring me way more joy than any utilitarian ...

Although the afternoon weather was particularly pleasant, I decided to head over to Hogshead Cigar Lounge to enjoy a smoke this Wednesday. ...

When I awoke Monday morning to the news that Pope Francis had died, I knew exactly which cigar I would be lighting later. The Black Label Tr...

The Easter Sequence - Victimæ paschali laudes Christians, to the Paschal Victim Offer your thankful praises! A Lamb the sheep redeems; Chris...

Whew! What a week (and a half) it’s been! The renovation of our screen porch and deck is underway. That means people are now walking around ...

A 3:00 thought for Good Friday. The ancient greyness shifted suddenly and thinned like mist upon the moors before a wind. An old, old pr...