Why is it called a cocktail?
From History Facts – forwarded to Brigid and then on to me. A cocktail is an alcoholic drink that combines one or more spirits with other ingredients, such as bitters, juices, syrups, or tonic water. The creation of the cocktail was inspired by punches that combined spirits, fruit juices, and spices in large bowls. Historians … Read more
“Greybeard” reclaims his record as oldest man to complete the Appalachian trail
He finished five days ago. Both short videos are worth watching. lots of fun. And another. Can’t get enuff of ol” Greybeard.
Friday cocktail – the Shanghai Gin
Ahhh an easy equal parts recipe. Farandaville interpretation below the brief video. Farandaville – similar to above. 3/4 oz lemon juice (fresh squeezed always best) 3/4 oz Bombay Gin (We think most any gin will work) 3/4 oz. Yellow Chartreuse (Not green – very different profile) 3/4 oz. Benedictine Shake and pour! Of course you … Read more
Gloria Steinem
One of the original promoters of abortion. From NPR – Gloria Steinem, trailblazing journalist and activist, dies at 92
Democrats (Yay!… but only a handful…) vote to denounce Marxism.
From the Wall Street Journal, James Freeman’s column. What courage! On Tuesday this column noted the four House Democrats who didn’t want to endorse the voter ID legislation known as the SAVE Act but were willing to offer an amendment condemning the socialists staging a takeover of their party. Their outstanding amendment detailed the bloody … Read more