Author Archives: Jim

The Best Kept Secret

Posted on September 1, 2007 by Jim

I loved my Aunt Meggie’s oatmeal raisin cookies.  They were firm without being hard, chewy without being soft, just enough raisins to make each one a treat… and, this was the important part, there were always plenty of them on … Continue reading →

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Five Trains Rollin’

Posted on August 20, 2007 by Jim

We didn’t take and pick him up from the station everyday.  But it happened enough… so I think it was within in reason for me to think that my Father worked for the railroad.  If he didn’t drive our 1952 … Continue reading →

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The Angels Wept

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Jim

You could say that I was planning the afternoon for a year (actually it was 53 weeks).  A year ago we hosted a wine tasting of White Grand Cru Burgundies… and it was one of the most successful tastings we … Continue reading →

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Barbarian Overtures

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Jim

“Hullo luv, I’m home!” “Hagar, wipe your feet before coming in!” “I’m only here for a minute… King Harold says we’re off with the tide and I just have to pick up a few things to take along…” “Sure… again … Continue reading →

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