Stay at home mom, lover of wine
When we began planning our trip to Northern California I had visions of my husband and I running off to vineyards, or I would take off on my own for the day. I’d head up the Silverado trail or 37 solo, windows down, music up and not a hair out-of-place when I arrived for my tasting […]
Read MoreI feel guilty buying wine when I have a closet full, but my closet is filled with mostly reds. At this time of the year, I am into pink. Or crisp, bright whites but that is another post. When dry Rosé started coming back on the scene a few years ago, I was a happy girl. Love it. […]
Read MoreMy dear friend in high school had a nick name for my mother, “Florabunda.” She named her that because my mom has always had an affinity for flowers. Many times along our cross-country trips we would hear, “Oh Gene! Look at the flowers.” It became a family joke, but it is one thing I love […]
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Last week I had the pleasure of chatting with other wine lovers and professionals about the great wines coming out of the Finger Lakes. We tasted Lemberger, Pinot Noir, and two Russian grapes that were new for me, Sapervi and Sereksiya. I always learn something from the producers and writers, but this year, one 140 […]
Read MoreToday is Deed Day for the Gundlach Bundschu winery. Last year, in honor of the day, I republished the poem which took first place in their poetry contest in 2011. It was in honor of the family’s history, their growth, and an ode to all farmers, really. This year, I’ll go back to the poem […]
Read MoreI’ve barely slept this past week. At first, it was because I was sleeping with my son to help him through his pneumonia-induced coughing spells. For the last two nights, I have been so heavy with grief for the families in Newtown that I have not found rest. There is a verse in Romans that […]
Read MoreThere are some evenings that just require a little more self-care than others. After a tough conversation with your boss, the day your dog ate your favorite boots, the Monday after Thanksgiving. Or any day with a three-year old tornado. This evening, I needed a little something extra. So while my husband has my daughter out for […]
Read MoreTwo friends. Two everyday locations. Two sightings of Ryan Gosling in two days. Posted too late for me to stalk. I know, I know. Generally, I am not starstruck. I think about how I would like people to respond to me if I were just trying to grab some breakfast or do some shopping. I […]
Read More…just about to get on the road again. Sorry for the lack of writing as of late. I am currently in Colorado on our first family camping trip. Having a great time thus far, and wanted to throw out a few highlights at the mid-way point. On the way north and were able to stop […]
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