In the wine store, another one [more research], was checking out and the clerk, regardless of looks, ask for one’s birthday or DL. I do not believe this is their business. And at my age. I am clearly not 21. So just as I do with social media. I have a fictitious b-date that I …
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Wine
What I don’t know is greater than what I do know, but some of my select knowledge is sound. I actually spend time and money on my education. You can imagine the hardship. Last Fall I discovered a wine from the Languedoc region. It is so good and at such an amazing price point, that …
What Do You Think Is Happening Here
In wind, storm, heat, the calves are chained inside these huts. The farmer says they are there to be weaned from the mother…..I don’t believe that is what is happening….
Orientation
Someone gave me a state map during the holidays. It now is on the refrigerator with yellow highlights for where I am, where I’m going and where I’ve been. Most helpful.
The Tree Triumphant
35 Degrees
and everyone thinks it is a heat wave. Following on the heels of sub-zero temps, it was a breezy warm day. Will be short-lived. In 25 hours it is going from 55 to -1. Mexico next winter for six months is lookin’ mighty appealing.
When to Order More Fire Wood?
When you are at the stash counting the units, wondering if you will make it until May. At a party last night heard two great tales of what does happen when there is no more stash and you try to replenish and you are not the only one. Came home and telephoned my favorite woodman …
Pine Cones
When little, was often told not to blow on the white fluffy heads of the dandelion as that was the mechanism for propagation. No one mentioned the pine cone. Collected a basket full to use as fire starters. Excellent choice for that purpose. Only don’t drop it between the basket and the hearth. There are …
My Own Dale
Did not know that chipmunks live in the ground. Don’t know where i thought they lived, suspect it was trees, but in the ground it is. I have a chipmunk who has entrances by two of the house porches. One entrance is away from the porch, in the grass, and the other is under the …
The Nuts
Grew up and then continued in adult life with a bowl of nuts-in-the-shell at holiday time. The bowl always had a couple of metal hand-held nut shell crackers and accompanying picks to remove the nut meat. Was delighted to see my new favorite grocery store selling a selection this season. Bought them, brought them home …