Here is a fascinating article about the future of beer in America, making an analogy to the history of the wine market. We can only hope the author's predictions come to pass.

In the spirit of Jake putting up old pictures, here is a vintage one of him from Jan. 8, 2000:

Miller Brewing Co. patented bland beer. No joke:

"...there is a substantial number of persons who presently do not drink beer because they dislike its characteristic taste. These persons are potential consumers of a bland beer."

"These persons" should stick to Boone's Farm.

I'll take the 40" canvas version in the Da Vinci Gold frame, please.

Don't make Ann or I angry: "Left-handed people may be better equipped for close range mortal combat than those who rely on their right hands, according to researchers."

This is the ultimate in hypocrisy.

This is about the extent of my attention span for the internet right now, but it's really funny: Iraq Adopts Terror Alert System.

Baby's here!

Ann and I saw Sideways tonight - probably our last date for a while. Good movie - a 40-something Swingers is probably the best way to describe it. Not quite as funny, though.