There is nothing wrong with loving the crap out of everything. Never apologize for your enthusiasm. Never. Ever. Never.
– Ryan Adams (via emphasisadded)(Source: bitinglightning)
Via Emphasis Added!
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If you want to see the strength of America’s beer industry, you may want to look past beverage giants like Anheuser-Busch and MillerCoors. According to the Brewers Association, nearly 2,000 American brewers operated during 2011 — the most since the 1880s.
(via U.S. Craft Beer Brewers Thrive, Despite Small Share Of The Market : The Salt)
Photo: Bill Chappell / NPR
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One of the most important lessons Momma and Daddy P passed along to BHP and me was to be our own best friend. Though I have made some questionable decisions over the years [2006 was pretty much an uphill battle] I can solidly say that I’m pretty fond of me.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2lmpcKi7N1qfqch7o1_500.jpg)
One of the most important lessons Momma and Daddy P passed along to BHP and me was to be our own best friend. Though I have made some questionable decisions over the years [2006 was pretty much an uphill battle] I can solidly say that I’m pretty fond of me.
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Would have loved to meet him. — Tanya
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Michael “Flathead” Blanchard
A Celebration of the life of Michael “Flathead” Blanchard will be held on April 14th, 3 pm 8160 Rosemary St, Commerce City.
Weary of reading obituaries noting someone’s courageous battle with death, Mike wanted it known that he died as a result of being stubborn, refusing to follow doctors’ orders and raising hell for more than six decades. He enjoyed booze, guns, cars and younger women until the day he died.
Mike was born July 1944 in Colorado to Clyde and Ethel Blanchard. A community activist, he is noted for saving the Dr. Justina Ford house from demolition and defending those who could not defend themselves. He was a Republican delegate, life member of the NRA, founder and President of the Dead Cats MC. He loved music.
Mike was preceded in death by Clyde and Ethel Blanchard, survived by his beloved sons Mike and Chopper, former wife Jane Transue, brother Stephen Blanchard (Susan), Uncle Don and Aunt Cynthia Blanchard(his favorite); Uncle Dill and Aunt Dot, cousins and nephews, Baba Yaga can kiss his butt. So many of his childhood friends that weren’t killed in Vietnam went on to become criminals, prostitutes and/or Democrats. He asks that you stop by and re-tell the stories he can no longer tell. As the Celebration will contain Adult material we respectfully ask that no children under 18 attend. Published in the Denver Post on April 12,2012
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