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So, Felicity it is

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Jim

Felicity?  I know, I know… not a great name for a Guinea Hen!  But what could we do?  The fancy, shmancy breeder had already named her Felicity!  I wanted to name her Margaret, or Elizabeth, or Eleanor, or Sacagawea, or … Continue reading →

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The Feathers Were Ruffled in the Den

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Jim

Although the classification of pickles at first glance has little bearing on the brief tale I am about to relate… but in so much that I experience that is the “now”, there is a story from the “then” that is … Continue reading →

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Through the Eyes of Uncle Saul

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Jim

My Uncle Saul taught me how to play gin. Not just the basic rules of the game, but when to take risks to get a card to complete a hand; and when a hand held little promise for success, the … Continue reading →

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A Year in Wine Tasting

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Jim

As some already know… I am the lucky guy on the Grapes Team who gets to lead wine tastings for our local customers… something I have been doing for 17+ years. Since January 1 I have hosted 64 tastings, both … Continue reading →

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