Beer Me

This evening we joined fellow liberal beer lovers for Tampa's August edition of Drinking Liberally. We gathered 'round a couple of outdoor tables at New World Brewery and enjoyed some good beer, great company, and engaging conversation.  Plenty of the discussion, of course, focused on the devastation in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama from Hurricane Katrina's passing. Liberals care, and liberals act. We talked about the need for everyone to dig deep and send money to aid organizations. Cash is what's needed most right now, and you can donate online to the Red Cross. With the inevitable mounting medical needs, it's also a huge help if folks can donate blood -- you can also find a location to donate blood by calling 1-800-GIVELIFE (1-800-448-3543).

On a much lighter note, the picture above (click on the thumbnail image to see the larger pic) is of the license plate of a vehicle that was in front of me on the way home from work this evening. Knowing that I'd be joining some folks for a pint later, this seemed like a very appropriate sight.