January
6
2010

His Treasured Guitar

The bar crowd stood rapt
As he caressed music from
His treasured guitar

Written by Captain Hops.

References: A friend of mine is hand crafting amazing sounding and looking custom guitars in Portland Oregon. If you are or know a guitar aficionado, you may want to check out his website. I believe he will start selling these one of a kind treasures in June 2010.

Thing of the day: Electric Guitar Beer Tap Handle

August
5
2009

God-Like

An ancient treasure
Sparkling in my goblet
Makes me feel god-like

Written by Captain Hops

References: Theobroma means “food of the gods”. This brew is based on a chemical analysis of pottery dating back to 1200 BC. It includes cocoa, honey, chilies, and annato and is comes from Dogfish Head brewery. The result was nothing like what I was expecting. It was light and interesting with with a hint of spice, cocoa and a certain fruitiness. I liked it.

Thing of the day: Making Artisan Chocolates

July
19
2009

Daydreams

Treasured solitude
An ocean breeze and a beer
Bring pirate daydreams

Written by Captain Hops.

Thing of the Day: Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates

March
5
2008

Windy Valley Brewery

The wind blew cold
In the deep valley shadows
Winter’s hoarded treasure

Written by Robert-Gilles Martineau.

References: Oratche Company in Shizuoka Prefecture, Tagata Gun, Kannami
Thing of the Day: Japanese Cooking – Contemporary & Traditional