Author Archives: Jim

Penguins of the Caribbean

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Jim

Emperor Penguins endure the harshest conditions of the Antarctic winter to breed.  With air temperatures of -40F, wind gusts of 75mph, the males of the colony cluster together into tight huddles, balancing a single egg on the top of the … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Tilden Suffers a Meltdown

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Jim

“OK class… here are your parts for today. Gifford you’re Caesar. Martin you’re Antony. Jean-Margaret you’re Calpurnia. Elizabeth you’ll be Portia. Gaylord… Cicero. Lawrence… Brutus. Tall Simon… Cassius. Red Hair Simon… Casca. And Fitzhugh, you’re Titus Vestricious Spurinna the Soothsayer…” … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Winemaker & the Breathtaking Wines
of Domaine Leflaive

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Jim

Someone whispered at our table, “the four toughest jobs in the world in order of difficulty: Winemaker of Domaine Leflaive, mayor of New York City, Coach of Notre Dame Football and President of the United States.” John and I were … Continue reading →

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Resolutions, And The New Year

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Jim

OK, OK…. look, I was meant to get this out before… like maybe between Christmas and New Years.  Or at least, last week.  But… you know, I’ve been very, very busy. First, there was all that snow, and the drop in … Continue reading →

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