I don’t know about you, but I think this whole push to open stores on Thanksgiving so individuals can get a jump-start on their holiday shopping kind of sucks. While, yes, I am sure there will be some great deals to be had, it is not only encouraging shoppers to excuse themselves from their Thanksgiving… Read more »
Doesn’t it seem like only yesterday that I announced that I was pregnant? Well, maybe for you. For me, this has definitely been the longest nine months of my life. And, yes, I just hit the nine month mark, if you can believe it. I’m probably not going to have my little bundle of joy… Read more »
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there appears to be a bit of war against homebrewing in Illinois. It all started when the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) told the Peoria Jaycees that homebrewed beer would not be allowed to be served at their beer festival, even though homebrew was a part of that… Read more »
I apparently do not learn from past experiences. As you may recall, I have been known to attend two beer events in one day. And after each time I do this, I swear I will never do it again. Famous last words! But there were two homebrew-focused events on Saturday and I couldn’t choose just… Read more »
I’ve talked about CHAOS Brew Club on this site a few times but an event occurred this weekend that warrants another mention. On Saturday, October 15, 2011, CHAOS hosted a fundraising event at the soon-to-be community brew space at 1329 W. Grand Ave in Chicago. Titled the “Ides of Cider,” CHAOS members brewed fall-themed beers… Read more »