Monthly Archives: July 2016

The Art Fair Starteth

Posted on July 30, 2016 by thewineraconteur

You may not be aware of the fact, but I am semi-retired and trying to acclimate to this new life style.  I guess that I am a clothier at heart and a merchant as well.  I was studying the calendar … Continue reading →

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Lucy & The Wolf

Posted on July 28, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Lucy & The Wolf is next door to my favorite cobbler and artisan in Northville, Michigan. Lucy & The Wolf is one of the tapas style or small plate type of restaurants that are popping up here in the area … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Magnums

Posted on July 26, 2016 by thewineraconteur

It was the last graduation party of the season, and it was a splendid time, even if we had to drive cross country once again. When we arrived, we saw the Honoree deep in thought as he was playing chess … Continue reading →

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July Birthdays

Posted on July 24, 2016 by thewineraconteur

While still in the eastern suburbs of the Detroit area, we were celebrating all the birthdays in the family that occur in July. This was going to be at one of my Bride’s Sister’s home. So not only did we … Continue reading →

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Michigan by the Bottle

Posted on July 22, 2016 by thewineraconteur

We were staying in one of the far eastern suburbs of the Detroit area, because of the wedding, and the next day we were going to celebrate the monthly birthdays, which we do often at our home, but one of … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Wedding

Posted on July 20, 2016 by thewineraconteur

We recently went to a beautiful wedding at a public golf course complex that did not appear or act like a public course. The accommodations at Cherry Creek Golf Club were delightful and it was a pleasure to be there. … Continue reading →

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Finally Another Call

Posted on July 18, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Just when I thought that I was going to have to file a Missing Person Report, I received a text from The Caller. It had been some time that I had heard from him, though my Bride keeps in touch … Continue reading →

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Another House Guest

Posted on July 16, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Less then a week after my Brother-in-Law stayed with us, his charming wife and her daughter and came by. She left her daughter to stay with us, and we also had two of our grandchildren stay at the house as … Continue reading →

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MWWC #26: Solitude

Posted on July 14, 2016 by thewineraconteur

“It’s quarter to three, there’s no in the place except you and me So set ‘em up, Joe, I got a little story you oughta know We’re drinkin’, my friend, to the end of a brief episode Make it one … Continue reading →

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Loving Spoonful

Posted on July 12, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I am going to talk about the restaurant and not the singing group and if you remember them, you are probably as old as I am. The other day I ended up in a discussion about restaurants and chefs and … Continue reading →

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