Okay, so hopefully as we’ve gone through this wonderful journey of wine you are learning the occasional odd fact. Who knows, maybe something you can use on Jeopardy? We’ve covered the basics, then sight, sound and taste in our wine series. Yes, I’m slowly working...
Warning, it’s my blog so you are getting my opinion. I make no pretensions at being impartial, I don’t get paid for that. Heck, I don’t get paid at all. I do try very hard to be fair and I do not wish to be...
Well, color me happy, yea team and go us! We win! On January 20th, 2012, Congress dropped both SOPA and PIPA. Thank you everyone for your support and for such an over whelming demonstration that the American public IS actually awake and paying attention. I...
Happy Stop SOPA Day!!! Now, I don’t know if it will replace the Super Bowl as America’s most celebrated unofficial holiday but honestly, an awful lot of people took part in yesterday’s online blackout, yours truly included. It’s interesting, isn’t it? How the Internet can...
I suppose it is a sign of the times that Hostess Brands, makers of such dainty, dessert delicacies as the Hoho, the DingDong , the Sno-Ball and, of course, the Twinkie, has filed for bankruptcy protection. It’s the company’s second foray into bankruptcy in three...
Hi, all! Well, I came busting out of the gate for blogging in the New Year and then promptly got sick. It’s nice to feel a bit better. I made it without a nap today and tomorrow I hope to wear something more attractive than...
Pleasantries first, Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you all had a safe, fun-filled New Year’s celebration. I stayed home with my family and watched Cowboys & Aliens. Very enjoyable movie, although I am left wondering if it should have been Cowboys, Indians & Aliens. ...