“Why I still have an iPhone” or “You Need Vivino”
I’ve been considering getting rid of my phone altogether. I already got rid of Facebook, and I couldn’t be happier about that decision. I do “tweet” but mostly just to […]
Category Archives: Stories and such
“David, Goliath, and the rest of us.”
Early last year, in March, I was on one of my writing trips to the Napa Valley, this time with my wife along. At the end of the third […]
“The (in)glorious juxtaposition.” Review: Faire la Fete Brut Sparkling
On Friday nights, we often entertain. Getting through the week is an accomplishment, and one we like to celebrate with friends. And when we have people over for dinner, I […]
“A brief ode to corks”
Wednesday afternoon, I swung by a wine shop on my way home, and had a quick flight. The third of four wines was, from the nose, the victim of TCA, […]
“Three Cab Night.”
Life. It’s starting to get to me. Somewhere between yesterday being a 17 hour day, today kicking me hard in the rear, and three meetings scheduled to take place prior […]
“Last minute scramble.” Review: Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise 2015
I’m giving a talk at the University tomorrow. I agreed to do it back in, like, November of last year, so naturally I waited until this weekend to write it. […]
“Treat her right.” Review: 14 Hands Cab Sauv 2013
Some dear friends of mine, a couple of my favorite people in the world, came over last night for dinner and to watch basketball, as well as to give Sonja […]
WSET II: “Never bring a knife to a gun fight.”
My father gave me that advice when I was a child. Or maybe it was Clint Eastwood. Either way, I wish I would have taken it on Sunday. I was […]
“This is not a dichotomy.” Review: Delmosa Non-Alcoholic Wine Alternatives
My wife claims not to miss wine during her pregnancy. I could claim to be a unicorn, but that wouldn’t make it so, and it wouldn’t be very believable either, […]
“Snow day.”
Snow falls and, I notice, but, it’s far from an impediment. We were notified early last night that our services as educators would not be needed in the morning, though […]
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