Day: May 16, 2007

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For the Love of Wine!

the more lusty comrades of King Author's Court

I think to truly appreciate the human experience requires many understandings, certainly the enjoyment of wine is among them.

Years ago, I joined a fun troup of wine lovers entitled Knights of the Vine. They further introduced me into the lore and rich history of Wine… in particular, California Wine. The founder, the late Norman Gates, brought me into the brotherhood back in 1979. Although I have not been active in the organization for quite some time, I found it educational and enjoyable.

” Water divides world population, wine gather it”

Another way to get started is to try something new now and again, sign up for periodic wine purchases, and possibly buy a book or two on the subject.

Then there is the story of Jean Montidier… aaaah, that’s for another time.

Jean Montdidier... an amusing fellow

Related link: L’Auberge Edge of Seattle Cooking

“Per Vitem ! Ad Vitam !”

Roger Freberg

 

 

 

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Karen in London

Welcome to Heathrow Ariport

Thanks to the internet we can all keep better track of our families and keep in touch.

My daughter Karen has just arrived in London and I am sure she is making her way around the shops and inspecting the ‘duty free’ stores for her return. But aside from the shopping, there is always a sense of history and adventure in seeing new sites and new people. England is one of the many ancestral homes of our families, but being Americans, we are a mix of many great peoples. Karen and Kristin are keeping track over the areas each has traveled and Karen was trying to lay ‘claim’ to the North Pole because she flew over it, but Kristin said she must stand — not fly — on it first.

Kristin is very well traveled, although I am sure she would have liked to visit Iraq, Kuwait and the Gulf States under better circumstances. However, she earned a perspective few have.

So, the internet allows me to share and enjoy some of their lifes… even if I am at home.

Roger Freberg