I fall for fall Fall is my favorite season of the year. I appreciate all of the seasons, and anticipate the change and relish each of the seasons, but fall is my favorite. It may be because I was born in the fall but I think it is because there are so many special memories …
It was the celebration of my 35th anniversary that saw me in Paris for the first time. We had taken a tour or two but this does not get you up and personal with the people. I don’t speak French, but knew a few words and phrases that were touted as being sufficient enough to …
Wine has been around for thousands of years, but it can be often misunderstood both in the making and consumption aspects. My earliest experiences were with some of the cheapest wines on the planet. Sweet, strong and not very good, often consumed and remembered with less than stellar visions. Wine does not have to be …
Food is better when the experience is shared and such was the case when my friend Tom and his wife Barbara invited me to his 70th birthday party. It was being held in a local restaurant that was a favorite of mine. Nothing fancy, but good food, friendly staff, and customers. That in itself is …