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Rick Jensen, host of the well-named “Rick Jensen Show” on 1150 AM WDEL, has figured out a way to drink beer on the job. Really. He and his thirsty friends taste and talk about beer on Thirsty Thursday from 3-4pm every Thursday. And they get away with it because he has a sponsor, Premier Wine and Spirits. Dude! WTG! Reach Rick at Rick@WDEL.Com.
Last month’s Beer Snob was snarkier than usual and generated more emails and free product than any previous column, so let me answer your queries here. First, some quick replies: Yes, no, no, once in Vancouver, yes, and never in latex. Thank you for your concern regarding the TSA. Every bit of it was true [...]
Everyone except the cheap-beer-bellied TSA agent snickered when I exited the examination dungeon, winked at the crowd in line and declared, “Thanks for the happy ending!” How do we commiserate over humiliations like being fondled by one of Janet NaGropeItano’s minions? (Yes, Napolitano has minions and it’s easy to picture her sprawled out, legs akimbo, [...]
Stunned, the fear-soaked crowd slowly slid backward from the beautiful woman, her eyes bulging, stomach bloating before them. All ready to scream in terror when her midsection explodes. A scene from “Aliens?” Nope. A scene in a local tavern that could be titled, “Attack of the Glutens!” Grain is good… unless it’s poisonous to you. [...]
My pal Charlie says the best Superbowl beer is the one that actually brings fabulous supermodel babes to your side from nowhere to serve your every whim like they do in TV commercials. Since no nearly emaciated, fabulously silicone-and-botox-enhanced-”don’t-touch-my-hair”-paradise-primadonna ever DOES show up in your living room toting a Natty Light suitcase and giant platter [...]
Feeling a bit sentimental this time of year, here’s my feelgood, squishy, heartwarming column of the year. To properly enjoy this column, pour a glass of really good beer, slice some boerenkaas cheese and start a fire in the fireplace (if you don’t have a fireplace, an aluminum trashcan will do. Be sure to open [...]
Winter approaches like a toothless, wrinkled old man struggling to carry a glass of dark, murky liquid. (Not visually disturbing enough? Okay, he’s wearing filthy lederhosen, no socks, has bulging, pasty knees and the expression on his face suggests he’s about to poop his pants. Better?) So… watcha got in that glass, old man? Porter? [...]
Oktoberfest was in September. Of course it was. I’m always late for the party. So, what did we miss? Smiling German dirndle-whirling women spilling beer on hefty mens’ lederhosen. Sixteen days of beer-drenched merriment punctuated with gutteral vowels. (Eighteen days in bonus years) What’s not to like? Since 1950, the traditional festival opening in [...]
“Hey, Bob! What kinda beer you want with your hot dog?” “Well, Charlie, I’m thinkin’ sumthin’ crisp with a solid hop finish, but less noticeable on the front end.” “Really?,” challenges Charlie, “I’m thinkin’ a good hop bite on the front to take on the ketchup sweetness.” “Ketchup? KETCHUP! On a hot dog, waddya, nuts?!! [...]
A guy named Barry called the “Thirsty Thursday” show and asked, “How do I know a beer is any good before I buy it?” Answer: “Cheapskate! Waddya think this is, WINE?!!!” Maybe yelling at callers is why we only get a couple of calls during the show. Here are some suggestions. If you know you want [...]
When you travel, treat yourself to the unique pleasure of visiting really small local breweries. Local breweries are more than watery abattoirs, squeezing helpless hops to their gooey deaths. They’re most often run by locals involved in their communities. They provide post-5k beer, T-shirts and cases for fundraising prizes. You’ll often see them at fundraising [...]
Organization: Girls On The Run Delaware
Girls on the Run® is a 501(c)3 positive youth development program which combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. Our core curriculum addresses many aspects of girls’ development – their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. Lessons provide girls with the tools to make positive decisions and to avoid risky adolescent behaviors.
Girls on the Run will be hosting their Spring 5k Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at the Wilmington Riverfront. Registration opens at 7am and the race starts at 8:30am.
