A month has come and gone since the start of a grassroots movement in the American craft beer industry. At the beginning of the new year, esteemed craft beer writers Stephen Beaumont and Jay Brooks plus others spawned the idea of Flagship February as a way for craft beer drinkers to support the beers that built the industry. As I…
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A guide to Civil Rights sights in Montgomery
Many cities across the American South have connections to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, but perhaps none more so than Montgomery, Ala. There are several sights spread across the city, so visitors can choose to see as many or as few places as time permits. It is possible to spend several days diving into the sights…
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Celebrating American craft beer with Flagship February
How and why do you start a movement? For some people it’s the desire to preserve something they care about and sharing that concern on social media. That’s not exactly how “Flagship February” began, but it’s a good synopsis about this brewing movement in American craft beer. The more detailed story starts with an article about the declining sales of…
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Top baseball destinations in 2019
Are you a baseball fan and still trying to decide what trips to take in 2019? With the help of some esteemed writers I have compiled a list of baseball destinations to visit in 2019. The roundup includes teams with wacky names, an exhibit at a highly-rated zoo, and an international locale that may bust your budget. Read through to…
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Drinking Coca-Cola Peach for the first time
A lot of major global brands release products that are only available in Japan. Whether it’s a Full Moon burger from McDonald’s or a roasted sesame Frappucino from Starbucks, there is a variety of food products that are only available in Japan. A few weeks ago Coca-Cola released Coca-Cola Peach, which actually debuted last year. However, Coca-Cola Peach is a seasonal…
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Revealing my 2019 ballpark resolutions
The new year leads many people to make resolutions to better themselves by losing weight or spending less or quitting bad habits or a host of other goals. I believe in resolutions, but prefer to focus on travel goals at the beginning of the new year. Since 2014, I’ve posted my ballpark travel resolutions on Twitter at the start of…
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Reviewing my 2018 ballpark resolutions
Over the past four years I’ve made ballpark travel resolutions based primarily upon seeing Minor League Baseball games, and each year I recap the goals and assess how successful I was in accomplishing my goals. So without further ado, here is how I did with my 2018 ballpark travel resolutions. Resolution #1: In 2018, I resolve to see all three…
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A guide to Hank Williams sights in Montgomery
The death of legendary country music star Hank Williams is shrouded in mystery. However, there is no mystery behind visiting some of the most notable sights associated with Williams in his adopted hometown of Montgomery, Alabama. In 1937, Hank, his mother, and his siblings moved to Montgomery from nearby Georgiana. It was in Montgomery that 13-year-old Hiram Williams started using…
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My day with the Saitama Seibu Lions – Sept. 29, 2018
For a long time I have wanted to attend a professional baseball game in Japan. I don’t remember when I first became interested in watching baseball played outside the United States (and outside of MLB). However, when the prospect of moving to Japan became a reality, I became excited about being able to experience a Japanese baseball game in person. …
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A Minor League Baseball road trip through Alabama
People who enjoy baseball, and especially Minor League Baseball, regularly plan their summer vacations around visiting ballparks. These trips are often based around individual goals, whether it’s to visit new states or new ballparks or to watch top prospects or even the most ambitious goal of seeing all 159 active, affiliated Minor League baseball stadiums. With good timing, visiting all…
