My Garden
My Winter Garden

My Winter Garden

This is the first year I've planted a true winter garden - I mean, planting in November and December is not something I usually do. But the bug bit, and the beds had been dug in with soil from the mulch pit. The weather was beautiful and showery, so I planted. Some...

Wine Friday
Holiday Wines

Holiday Wines

In these days of high unemployment and global financial crisis, it’s nice to relax with a bottle of wine that doesn’t break your pocketbook. I’m here to sort out the memorable from the truly awful. Today I'm talking about Holiday Wines - those wines I reach for...

LifeObservations
Tehachapi Peace

Tehachapi Peace

At two separate times, I've gone up to Tehachapi to spend time with my brother and both times found something I hadn't been looking for, but very much needed - a sense of peace. My brother Greg works as a freelance Computer Technician, because he's that smart. A...

Wine Friday
Beaujolais Nouveau

Beaujolais Nouveau

In these days of high unemployment and global financial crisis, it’s nice to relax with a bottle of wine that doesn’t break your pocketbook. I’m here to sort out the memorable from the truly awful, and each bottle is under $10 unless noted otherwise. Beaujolais...