Did Mark just leave with that lady? She's old enough to be his grandma. I see a walk of shame in his near future. Go ahead and settle in on your barstool as I summon up a few details about the walk of shame. Walk of What? These days the walk of shame is defined … Continue reading Walk of Shame
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Mother’s Day
Let me just start out by saying Happy Mother's Day to my lovely wife (mother of our children) and of course my own charming mother with her peace and love. Alright, now that that's out of the way, grab yourself a barstool as I make known the roots of Mother's Day. Anna Jarvis Born in … Continue reading Mother’s Day
The Nineteenth Hole
Golf season is finally in full swing among most golfers around the world. So whether you're at the turn or just finished up on 18, grab a barstool while I putt around some thoughts on the nineteenth hole. Nineteenth Hole? For those of you unfamiliar with the nineteenth hole, it is a reference to any … Continue reading The Nineteenth Hole
Cinco de Mayo
Most people are aware that Cinco de Mayo means the 5th of May in Spanish, right? Well, grab a barstool and I'll quench your thirst to know more about the significance of this coming Saturday, May 5, 2018. What Happened? The year was 1861, when the weakened, under-equipped, and significantly out-numbered Mexican army was facing an … Continue reading Cinco de Mayo
“Regulars”
Welcome back to another edition of Bar Stool Talk. This one goes out to my roughly 22 true followers, or as I shall now refer to you as my regulars. So pull up your barstool as I administer this weeks dose of vital information on "Regulars". What is a Regular? The word regular describes anything … Continue reading “Regulars”
Writing on the Wall
You should check out what someone wrote on the wall above the toilet paper. When you get back, pull up a barstool and I'll leak out a little bit about restroom graffiti. Graffiti Surprisingly, more research than expected has been done on the subject. In fact, there are several different types of graffiti. "Tourist graffiti" … Continue reading Writing on the Wall
Rum Running on the Great Lakes
It's finally about warm enough to get my boat out and do some fishing. Which reminds me of some interesting facts I've read about The Great Lakes and rumrunners. Reel in a barstool and I'll cast a few facts your way. Rumrunning Rumrunning is the act of illegally transporting alcohol from one place to another over … Continue reading Rum Running on the Great Lakes
Happy Hour
A long island, please. They have well drinks half off on Monday's during happy hour. Why else do you think I chose this time and place? Grab your bar stool and I'll spill some knowledge on Happy Hour. What, When, and Where? Happy hour, sometimes referred to as cocktail hour, is simply a marketing technique used … Continue reading Happy Hour
Shuffleboard
Where did all this salt come from? Oh, you just played a game of shuffleboard, fun. Take a seat at this barstool and I'll slide you some knowledge of the game. Shuffleboard? It is likely that not everyone is familiar with shuffleboard. Is it the term used to describe the table space in front of … Continue reading Shuffleboard
Bootlegging
Nice boots there partner. They look like something a bootlegger might have worn back in the day. Grab a barstool, and I'll reveal what I can about bootlegging. It's All in the Name It all began when people discovered that the top end of a tall boot proved to be a convenient hiding place for … Continue reading Bootlegging
St. Patrick’s Day
Have any St. Patrick's Day plans? If you're a little green on the subject, you're in luck. Grab a barstool and I'll teach you a thing or two. Kiss Me I'm Irish! For most of us, March 17th is the day we made sure we wore green to school as children, for fear of getting … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day
The Jukebox
Who played this song, again? Do you know why they call it a jukebox? Have a seat on your favorite bar stool and I'll reel off what I know. Juke Joint Originally referred to as music boxes, jukeboxes are basically coin-operated, partially automated music-playing devices. Variations of them have been around since the late 1800's, … Continue reading The Jukebox
Beer Tap Handles
Do you know what you're drinking? While you decide, pull up a bar stool and I'll pour a little knowledge on you about beer tap handles. Tip of the Iceberg Anyone who enjoys drinking draft beer is likely familiar with tap handles. They can often be viewed towering behind the bar displaying the beverage they … Continue reading Beer Tap Handles
Huge President’s Day Ale!
Did you know today is Presidents' Day? Pull up a bar stool and I'll tell you what I know. Reason for the Season This holiday was originally set on George Washington's birthday, February 22, and is to this day still recognized by the federal government as "Washington's Birthday," not President's Day. In the 1970's, lawmakers … Continue reading Huge President’s Day Ale!
Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is Wednesday, get your wife anything yet? No? Good, have a seat, I'll tell you why you shouldn't. Trust me, after she hears this, she'll understand. Origins of Valentine's Day Most people already know what Valentine's Day is. It's a day to show your significant other how much you care about them by … Continue reading Valentine’s Day
Bars During Prohibition
Have a seat on your favorite bar stool as we discuss how bars managed during America's dry spell we call Prohibition. Prohibition Despite some beliefs, it was not illegal to consume alcohol during Prohibition. It was only illegal to make, sell, or transport any alcohol or intoxicating liquor. This law, or as President Herbert Hoover … Continue reading Bars During Prohibition
Reflecting on Bar Mirrors
Find a bar stool and have a seat as we discuss some history and facts about bar mirrors. History Scientists believe mirrors have been around for nearly 8000 years. First in the form of ground and polished volcanic rock, then several thousand years later, as polished metals such as copper and bronze. It is not … Continue reading Reflecting on Bar Mirrors
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