Happy Memorial Day

Thank you to the United States Armed Forces present and past. As we celebrate this weekend, with barbecues and get togethers with family and friends let's not lose sight of what Memorial Day means. Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their nation, and to those who are ready to step into harms way to keep us all safe. I give my personal thanks to the hundreds of thousands of US Troops who are currently serving in various posts around the world. Your bravery allows me to sleep better at night knowing that people who want to destroy the United States are being kept held at bay. So, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Osama Bin Laden Joke

So, this guy walks into a bar and says "Bartender make me an Osama Bin Laden".
The bartender says I've never heard of such a drink. How do you make it"?
The guy answers: "Two shots neat and a splash".

Cardinals in First Place in May

If you had told me the St. Louis Cardinals would lose Adam Wainwright for the season and that Chris Carpenter would have just one win on May 11th I would have thought the team would be well back of the National League Central leader. But, surprisingly, even with Albert Pujols slumping, the Cardinals are a game ahead of the Cincinnati Reds.

Lance Berkman and Matt Holliday are hitting well and three young pitchers have stepped their game up to the next level. Kyle McClellan has five wins, and Jaime Garcia and Kyle Lohse both have four wins.

I really don't think the Cardinals have the horses to win the division and the wild card team will not come from the Central. I believe in the end the Reds have more depth than the Birds. But, then again last year I said St. Louis would win the division by ten games. So, what do I know?

Welcome Stone Brewing

In keeping with the previous point of keeping it short and to the point I want to tell you about a couple of beers I've tasted in the past few weeks. Stone Brewing Co. of San Diego came to Saint Louis. I had the chance to sample several of their products at a local watering hole in the Soulard neighborhood.

If you get the chance try the Bourbon Barrel Porter and their Imperial Stout aged over Bourbon. They both knocked it out of the park. Both are a little on the sweet side, but my are they good. If you get the chance check them out.

May Already

Well, it's been a month since we last visited. I hope you are doing well and that life is treating you okay. I am fine, just working my butt off. I have been working a full time job, a part time job and picking up more side jobs than I care to admit. Add taking care of the yards at my residence and another house and there just hasn't been too much time for blogging.

My thought is rather than writing long articles I will post with what is on my mind. That way I can express more in less time. So, let me know what you think and stay tuned for more posts. Have a good evening.