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My rating: 3 of 5 starsI was eager to read this from the moment I heard about it. I do like a good cocktail, beer, or wine, and have taken up amateur mixology as a hobby. So, to find a book that tells the history of women and alcohol made it an anticipated read. And … Continue reading Friday Review: Girly Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol by Mallory O’Meara
One of the things we've been doing lately is trying or re-trying some different cocktails. We have gotten pretty settled in our cocktail routine: gin and tonics as our go-to, everyday drink, with maybe a martini on the weekend, and for a bit of a treat, a wee dram of Scotch (for me) or bourbon … Continue reading Monday Musings: #quarandrinking
A book lover's dream! A five story barn in PA that has an impressive collection of old books and more (and kitties!): Book Barn Do you know how to diagram a sentence? It's a fading art that paints a picture of language: Diagramming Sentences Alcohol and coffee can increase your longevity. In moderation, of course: … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Book Barn in PA, Diagramming Sentences, Live Longer with Alcohol and Coffee, and If HAL Were Alexa
Two newly discovered triceratops relative had some weird horns: Horned Dinosaurs There is a wreck of a US Navy DC-3 in Iceland that has become a kind of pilgrimage site. Here's one person's story and pictures of the eerily beautiful wreckage: DC-3 Wreck Do you like a Bloody Mary with your Sunday brunch? I do, … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: New Dinosaurs with Odd Horns, DC-3 Wreck in Iceland, Bloody Mary, and Evil Packaging
A new design for astronauts' space suits: Looks like Spiderman, but may allow exploration of Mars: http://www.fastcoexist.com/3023128/futurist-forum/this-sleek-spiderman-spacesuit-could-take-astronauts-to-mars#1 Astronomers get first look at web tha connects galaxies: http://io9.com/our-first-glimpse-of-the-web-that-connects-all-galaxies-1505762919 Ever wanted to drink in the same pubs as famous authors? For book nerds who love a good cocktail, here's a list of some pubs favorited by famous … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Spiderman Space Suit, Web Connecting Galaxies, Favorite Pubs of Famous Authors, Harry Potter Guide to UK
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