Archive for January, 2008

January
31
2008

Fight the Maryland Beer Tax

They can have my beer
When pried from my cold dead hand.
Beer Tax fight? It’s on!

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Chris O’Brien over at the Beer Activist gave us all a heads up that Maryland State Senator Jennie Forehand has sponsored a bill to increase taxes on beer six-fold and on wine and liquor three-fold in the state of Maryland.

Ouch! Although it doesn’t look like she has any co-sponsors and the house hasn’t taken up any similar measures, we should all be vigilant. Find out the contact information of your MD elected officials and let them know how you feel about this ridiculous tax.

To be fair to Senator Forehand, it appears that she is trying to find a way to replace revenue that will be lost when they repeal the horrifically ill-conceived computer services tax. However, that revenue really should be offset by spending cuts, not by replacing one harmful and unfair tax with another.

If you live in Maryland, I highly recommend signing this petition and contacting your state legislators to repeal the Computer Services Sales Tax as well.

Of course, if the computer services sales tax is not repealed, I may very well move my family and my business (and my tax money) back to that beer oases – Portland, Oregon. And that is not a terrible outcome.

PS: If you want to volunteer for grass roots campaigns or keep track of Maryland legislative efforts that affect beer and wine you should sign up for email alerts from Marylanders for Better Beer and Wine Laws. They haven’t said anything about this new attempt to over-tax alcohol yet, but I am sure they will let us know if it starts to gain traction.

Thing of the Day: The Campaign Manager: Running and Winning Local Elections (Third Edition)

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January
30
2008

Braised Beef with Beer and Root Vegetables

On the coldest days
braised beef with beer and veggies
keeps me nice and warm

braised beef with beer and root vegetables

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Inspired by a recipe in Boston.com
Thing of the Day: Field Guide to Meat: How to Identify, Select, and Prepare Virtually Every Meat, Poultry, and Game Cut

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January
29
2008

A Long Lunch Break

By the fourth lager
I was starting to wonder
Was work missing me?

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

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January
28
2008

Happy With What You Have

Though he had to stand,
And his favorite beer was gone.
No complaints escaped.

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff 3-in-1 Boxed Gift Set

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January
27
2008

Skiing

Snow falling lightly
The sun is bidding farewell
Skis off…beer opened

Watching the skiers
From my balcony above
Celebrating life!

“Join me for a beer”
I yell to the passer-bys
Too tired to hear me

I sit once again
Reminiscing ’bout the slopes
And toast the mountains!

Written by Tammie Wright.

References: Four haiku. One story.
Thing of the Day: The Sound of Water: Haiku by Basho, Buson, Issa, and Other Poets

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January
26
2008

Allagash Curieux

a curious look
as the ale passes her lips
and then a smile

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Allagash Curieux
Thing of the Day: Maine: An Explorer’s Guide, Thirteenth Edition

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January
25
2008

Disaster

ebullient head
dares to reach ever higher
hesitates… then falls

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster

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January
24
2008

Old Engine Oil

wickedly dark taste -
is this a new chocolate
or Old Engine Oil?

Written by Crafty Green Poet.

References: Old Engine Oil is a dark chocolatey beer brewed by Harviestoun Brewery, Alva, Scotland.
Thing of the Day: The Legendary Model-T Ford: The Ultimate History of America’s First Great Automobile

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January
23
2008

Night Cap

a small glass of ale
to get through the long cold night
with warm pleasant dreams

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: Sweet Dreams Contoured Sleep Mask with Earplugs and Travel Pouch – Black

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January
22
2008

Football

NFL playoffs
Nirvana for football fans
Enjoy a Bruschi

Written by Rufus Quail.

References: Tedy Bruschi and at the Patriots’ Website
Thing of the Day: New York GIANTS vs New England PATRIOTS SUPER BOWL XLII 42 BEER STEIN

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January
21
2008

Right Back At You

Isn’t that the guy
That sat alone at the bar
Every day this week

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: Great Bar Food at Home

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January
20
2008

Work Stress Reliever

rushing home from work
wanting to forget the day
ice cold beer will help

Written by Tammie Wright.

Thing of the Day: One Dozen (12) YELLOW Rubber Ducky Duck STRESS RELIEF Party Favors

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