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Do You Enjoy Flights of Beer?

One of my favorite places in the whole wide world is the Lagunitas Beer Garden in my hometown, the lovely Petaluma, CA.


One of my favorite places in the whole wide world is the Lagunitas Beer Garden in my hometown, the lovely Petaluma, CA. Since it's in a parking lot next to the brewing facility, they are able to offer a lot of special beers. On a recent sunny afternoon, a group of friends and I sipped flights where we got to sample four different selections. Have you ever tasted beer this way?

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And the 2009 World's Ugliest Dog Is . . .

Another Petaluma scorcher for this year's Ugly Dog Contest!

Another Petaluma scorcher for this year's Ugly Dog Contest! The 2009 champ was a new face who won me over with his pronounced underbite, which he uses like a scoop to get the food in at mealtime. Ha. Even though the last several years have featured lil pups like the late Gus, this time a big pup's top dog.

Four-year-old Pabst and his owner, Miles Egstad, came from Citrus Heights, CA — the Boxer mix was super sweet, loved the shade, and seemed to be rather sleepy before his turn on stage. Resting up for his time in the sun, I bet. We got a glimpse of Pabst, blue ribbon and all, so see one more cute pic (and hear what his owner had to say about the win) when you read more

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Behind-the-Scenes Video from the 2008 Ugliest Dog Contest!

I loved chatting with the charming contestants – and their peculiar pets – at the

I loved chatting with the charming contestants – and their peculiar pets – at the 2008 World's Ugliest Dog Competition. I was so excited to see the pooches that I nearly forgot all the other fair fun! From ferris wheels to funnel cake, there were plenty of things to keep me occupied 'til showtime. See the Sonoma-Marin Fair through my eyes . . . leading up to Gus's big moment in the sun! Enjoy!