“Silver Wings upon their chest….” Once again, it is my pleasure to give you a review of the latest selection for Art of the Spirits. This one will start a little differently as I believe […]
Author: Lady Bootlegger
Tawnya Thorfinson is a Colorado Native who has spent more than 28 years working for the Government in some capacity. A Navy Veteran, she is a proud patriot and loves supporting her fellow veterans and their endeavors, especially when it comes to distilling. An amateur genealogist, photographer and blogger she’s combining her hobbies to now write about her Bourbon journey. When she’s not drinking bourbon or blogging she’s climbing the branches of her family tree discovering amazing stories of those that paved her way. Tawnya enjoys watching historical and true crime dramas as well as spending time with family and her two German Shepherds Indy and Gunner. You can follow along on her journey on Instagram and Facebook as @ladybootlegger
Grief – A Way of Self Help?
Ignoring Myself by Helping Others It’s been four months since my mom passed away, four months…it feels like I’ve been in this sorrow for so long, but literally, it’s only been a few weeks.I’ve not […]
Christmas Eve Letter to Heaven
This year has come to a close after what has been one of the worst of my life. We said goodbye to you only three short months ago, and it feels like only yesterday. I […]
Words of Comfort From Heaven
Mom’s Letters to Bootcamp Help Me Cope with Her Passing In the early ’90’s I left home and went into the Military. I was the youngest of three — my brother, six years older and […]
Whisky Drinkin’ & Guitar Pickin’
Originally published in the ABV Network’s Whiskey Corner Blog October 26, 2019 As you build a taste for Bourbon drinking, most find themselves pairing their drink with another love. Whether you are coordinating your spirits […]
Inspiration and Resilience
Memories of the past several months swirl around me in an absolute fog. The year from Hell best describes most of the time I’ve had. So much heartache and sorrow. I cannot express how heavy […]
Is This The Beginning of the End…
It seems like forever since my fingers tapped a keyboard for something besides work. The last few months have been busy and for the most part, agonizing. With my mother’s breast cancer diagnosis, my weeks consisted […]
Denver’s Whiskey Doughnut Festival June 1, 2019
There are things in life that just go together: peanut butter and jelly, peas and carrots, Sonny and Cher and Bert and Ernie. Recently, I was introduced to another pairing that just somehow fits; I […]
Review: Stolen Spirits, Stolen X Rock & Rye
Originally published in the ABV Network’s Whiskey Corner Blog June 18, 2019 Documented rock and rye recipes date back to the late 19th Century. Originally sweetened with horehound candies and citrus juice the rye whiskey […]
A Long Line of Veterans
Could the calling to serve be inherent? To answer a call to leave loved ones behind and go off on your own to something unknown. To suddenly adult in a way many will never understand. […]
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