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Notes From The Field

Why is it that the women of Florida are so much better looking than the men? This thought crossed my mind at several of our events, as first I looked at Ron and Ed who were assisting me, then at the lovely ladies who attended. I want to thank our hosts and ...

 
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Why I Love College Radio …

What’s not to love about college radio? Listen long enough, and you will hear something for everyone – new music, old favorites and everything in between. Punk, pop, reggae, jazz, hip hop, classical – you name the style of music, you will hear it on a ...

 
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The Elephant's Ear

I was recently reminded of a movie about a group of scientists peering into a microscope. They are in heated argument. Their assignment is to identify and describe the object they are looking at. They are not agreeing on what they are seeing. Each scientist ...

 
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Breaking Glass

If you have been following my blogs, you know that my wife passed away two years ago. I broke one of her favorite bowls today and one of her favorite glasses the day before. At this rate I will have gone through all keepsakes by July. I am not sure she would ...

 
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Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Always has been. I begin cooking four days in advance. I surround myself with people. I invite everyone and have room for whoever drops in, and I look forward to them doing it. I also like my relatives. Perhaps because ...

 
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Veterans Day

I talked to “The Rock” today. Not the actor. “The Rock” is my nick name for Sharon. Sharon is responsible for sales in several southeastern states. I call her “The Rock” because she is so solid. She needs no attention. She asks for nothing. I ...

 
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Deerslayer Wants To Leave

Deerslayer wants to move to Australia. I, of course, think this is ridiculous. I am sure there is a love story here somewhere. But, I am not feeling warm and fuzzy about it. I have tried to talk Deerslayer out of this. Deerslayer mostly sighs at me and shakes ...

 
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SANTA FE

The Biscuit and I just finished terrorizing New Mexico. There really is no place like New Mexico. Realtors talk location, location, location. Painters are in love with light. New Mexico is a special place for light. The blues, purples, yellows are unique and ...

 
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I Live To Crush Grapes

Lisa, I call her “Biscuit” after the champion race horse Sea biscuit because she is a star. I think we have a team of stars. I really do. Anyway, Biscuit has signed me up to do a winemaker dinner and pour in another state, right in the middle of crush! ...

 
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Is It Good To Be Green?

I just had a life and death battle with a spider. I am posting this because I am continually asked if we are biodynamic, organic, sustainable etc. What is our carbon footprint? I wrestle with this. Just how green am I? I fell into the spider’s web trying ...