Author Archives: Jim

Paige & Milton

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Jim

“The Emperor Penguin breeds in the coldest environment of any bird species; air temperatures may reach −40 °F, and wind speeds may reach 89 mph. Water temperature is a frigid 28.8 °F,which is much lower than the Emperor Penguin’s average body temperature of … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Drafts Out of Control

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Jim

FRIENDS… This fantasy draft stuff is really getting silly… but, it’s finally entering into a zone where I can fully, and enthusiastically participate. I can’t believe there are people who are unfamiliar with Fantasy Leagues… but rather than risk embarassment … Continue reading →

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Wine Tastings

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Jim

Try it, you’ll like it!  Or maybe you won’t.  That’s the conundrum… a seemingly endless sea of wine, different wines, different vintages, different labels.  It’s all so confusing.  And when all is said and done, it’s still a matter of … Continue reading →

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Syrah/Shiraz

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Jim

You say tomato, I say tomahto.  Yes, Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape varietal (and Petite Sirah – known as Durif in France– is a completely a different varietal and a story for a different day). Its origin is … Continue reading →

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