Author Archives: Taliesin

About Taliesin

I am just a man...no more.

What makes something a “beginner’s beer”?

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Taliesin

To my way of thinking, it’s truly lamentable that soda is so ubiquitous in the world today.  Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a bit of soda now and again.  But back in the day, not every drink was so … Continue reading →

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Lodi Beer Company… verdict=awesome!

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Taliesin

I never really expected to find something this awesome in Lodi of all places.  If you happen to be in Lodi, you NEED to try this place. I started with the Eisbock, went to the English Brown,  and ended up … Continue reading →

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Objectivism, and why I cannot accept it…

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Taliesin

I just got done reading The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand.  For those who don’t know, The Fountainhead is a novel in which Ayn Rand presents her philosophy, entitled Objectivism.  There is a compelling story as well, which I enjoyed.  And … Continue reading →

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Will the people wake up?

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Taliesin

I don’t know the answer to the above question, but I’m all-too-afraid the answer is no.  If they can be distracted enough by reality TV, sports, and whatever tidbits get leaked to the news, I am very much afraid that … Continue reading →

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Hops of Wrath from Dust Bowl Brewing Co. in Turlock, CA!

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Taliesin

Today, I had the privilege of tasting Dust Bowl Brewing Co.’s IPA, the Hops of Wrath. For starters, Don Oliver is by no means an inexperienced brewmaster. He’s been homebrewing for a couple decades now, I believe, and the beers … Continue reading →

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Concerning the Census…

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Taliesin

And I quote: Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State, excluding Indians not taxed. – 14th Amendment, Section 2, U.S. Constitution …and… The actual Enumeration shall be … Continue reading →

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Starting up a Pencil and Paper RPG Campaign again…

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Taliesin

I want to work on the campaign today while I’m at lunch, but I don’t really have anything to do on it. So I decided to write about it. Pencil and Paper gaming (P&P) has always been something I have … Continue reading →

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On Celebrating Christmas…

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Taliesin

Potential Spoilers Ahead Concerning Santa Claus, The Easter Bunny, and Maybe Even The Tooth Fairy…be forewarned. I find it interesting that people, who on a regular basis don’t bother with the Lord Jesus Christ, suddenly shift into being radical Christians … Continue reading →

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The father of a close friend is passing away today.

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Taliesin

It’s possible that he has already passed.  I saw him this Thanksgiving, and he had his ever-present smile on his face when he saw me, though he was already not doing terribly well. Dick was a gracious and kind man, … Continue reading →

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PayPal locked my account

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Taliesin

PayPal locked my account.  All because I had the audacity to try BUYING SOMETHING WITH IT!!!  Oh heavens to Betsy. Yeah, that’s right.  I committed the cardinal PayPal sin of buying something with my PayPal account, and for this grievous … Continue reading →

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