Integrity

Picture with me, the game of Jenga.  Most know what this is, but i could also describe it as a wooden-block tower puzzle. The alternating, three block, by three block layers, form an integrated tower.   It is a perfectly smooth rectangular prism. It appears solid, despite its make up of smaller blocks.  And unless otherwise disturbed, it […]

The Pillar

We had found our way to each other in the vast void below. Our hands outstretched, searching, brushed into each other and found warmth.  Then, in time, we found that they fit.   We began to build, slowly, and unsteadily at first, finding the right materials to form a base, and gradually ascending upwards through the mists […]

Shalotol? Exalotol? Xylophone?

Some names present pronunciation challenges.  Some descriptions present tasting challenges.  Some beers present challenges with both.  Xolotl by Avery brewing company provides an opportunity regarding both of these concerns. Xolotl – Avery Brewing Company – I’m not sure how to say the name of this beer.  I have provided, in the title, what I feel are […]

All that and a bag of chips!

In the iconic film Forrest Gump, Forrest quotes his mother, indicating that she said “life was like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.”  The intention of the quote seemed to be, that life is full of surprises, and assumedly, since life was compared to chocolate, must also be delicious and sweet. […]