May
4
2009

Recession Toast

Here’s to still having
A job to complain about.
Here’s to those that don’t.

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: Entrepreneur’s Notebook: Practical Advice for Starting a New Business Venture

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February
12
2009

Happy Birthday

We can still toast him
Even though he didn’t drink
Happy Birthday Abe!

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Abraham Lincoln was born 200 years ago today in a log cabin in Kentucky.

It also happens to be the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin.

Thing of the Day: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln

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January
18
2009

Gladiators

Battle for glory
In comfort, I watch, amused
Toasting the victors

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Go Ravens!
Thing of the Day: Edgar Allan Poe: Complete Tales & Poems

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January
7
2009

A Long Night of Merriment

It was apparent
by the way he raised his glass
Things had just started

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: Belgian Style Beer Glasses – Set of 6

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November
6
2008

A Long Time Coming

Have a beer to toast
the next U.S. President.
Or just have a beer.

Written by Dave Undis.

Thing of the Day: Haiku Seasons: Poetry of the Natural World

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October
26
2008

Precious

Toast small victories
They can be most precious
Over the long haul

Written by Captain Hops.

References: Dedicated to Reed and Flynn.

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