Plot to Provoke war with Iran thwarted by Navy analyst

Shorter WaPo: Someone in the Bush administration (unindicted co-conspirato Richard Bruce Cheney? Neocons?) Sends uber hawk Vice Admiral Kevin J. Cosgriff to Oil Gulf with instructions to provoke a war with Iran. He allegedly toys with challenging Iran’s claim to half of the Shatt al-Arab. He certainly decided abruptly to bring two aircraft carriers to [...]

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April Holmes

World’s Fastest Amputee/Paralympic Gold Medalist

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Sunday Inspiration…. Jill Scott

Words can’t even describe…. My mentor……

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Project 365 {week 34}

How is it back to school time already? 24 weeks off from work went by SO FAST. And yet, here we are. The week I return to my {new} classroom.     There it is.  Our last week of summer break. Tuesday I will be officially back at school. Wednesday Cort will officially start back [...]

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Murder By Death – Turner Hall, Milwaukee – 2/24/12

Murder by Death came to Milwaukee Friday night in support of their new album Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon (Bloodshot Records).  The group funded the new lp via the popular fund-raising platform Kickstarter.  I have to confess I was a supporter…

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Blog Inspiration

Not long ago, I learned that one of my favorite bloggers, Anne Andrus, passed away. I have mentioned her family’s blog, www.sixintheworld.com, before because it has been an inspiration to me since I stumbled across it six years ago. After I randomly pi…

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Burke Decor Summer Blowout

You may have noticed that we love a good Burke Decor sale and tend to feature them as often as possible!  It’s a great boutique site to shop for home decor, gifts, and more from some pretty great brands.  Currently, they’re offering 50% off select items at their Beach Blanket Blowout when…

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Anniversary bonfire party.

Last night Kai and I hosted an anniversary party at our home. We will have been married for five years this coming Thursday and decided it deserved some celebration! Our backyard is very private and perfect for entertaining. Since we served many s’more options, we finally got some use out of our bonfire pit! We [...]

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Big Ten Legends Division Projections

Now just 5 days from the beginning of college football, its time to unveil the 2012 Big Ten-Legends Conference projections! The Minnesota Golden Gophers are in action first, of all Big Ten teams. The Gophers will travel to Sin City, Las Ve…

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BlogPoll: Preseason Edition

Maize n Brew is getting in the BlogPoll game this year. I will be filling out a ballot weekly. I’ll be counting on you all to tell me how stupid I am give me advice on where I may have screwed up. Ballot below:

Maize n Brew Ballot – W…

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