Monthly Archives: May 2020

The New Abby Normal

Posted on May 31, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“Wait Master, it might be dangerous…you go first.” I am becoming more and more a curmudgeon, when I am constantly bombarded with the message of a “new normal.”  I am sorry, I had to listen to a constant message that … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2020

Posted on May 29, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” Memorial Day should have been a big family day with twenty to thirty gathered together for a good time, good food and good beverages.  We always looked forward … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend 2020

Posted on May 27, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“Suppose they gave a war and nobody came.  Then war will come after you.” Is often attributed to Bertolt Brecht as he wrote about the rise of the Democratic Socialist Party of Germany after the First World War and the … Continue reading →

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A Good and a Bad

Posted on May 25, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“Springtime for Hitler and Germany” With apologies to Mel Brooks, a movie, a play, and then another movie.  A farce based on the concept of staging a theatrical production on one of the worst parts of the history of mankind … Continue reading →

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Piccata and Penelope

Posted on May 23, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Lt. Col. Korn, XO:  All you have to do is be our pal. Col. Cathcart:  Say nice things about us. Lt. Col. Korn, XO: Tell the folks at home what a good job we’re doing.  Take our offer Yossarian Col. … Continue reading →

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Brunch, Dinner, Zoom and Wine

Posted on May 21, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Capt. Richard N. Jenson: What are you doing there, soldier? Soldier getting up from floor:  Trying to get some sleep, sir. Patton: Well, get back down there, son.  You’re the only son of a bitch in this headquarters who knows … Continue reading →

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Filets and Franc

Posted on May 19, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“Major Strasser has been shot…round up the usual suspects.”  Day 60 of the lockdown, so by my estimation, I have been clean four times, and I was excited like a little kid going on a school excursion trip.  The only … Continue reading →

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Salmon and KJ Great Estates

Posted on May 17, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Bartlett: “Gentlemen, no doubt you’ve heard the immortal words of our new commandant: devote your energies to things other than escape, and sit out the war as comfortably as possible.” My Bride and I have been most fortunate as we … Continue reading →

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A Michigan Dinner

Posted on May 15, 2020 by thewineraconteur

Paul Crewe: “You know, there’s only one thing I’m sorry about.” Warden Hazen: “What’s that, Mr. Crewe?” Paul Crewe: “That you’re not out here with us knockin’ heads.” Warden Hazen: “I’m afraid I’m a little old for that.” Paul Crewe: … Continue reading →

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Easter, Zoom and Two Whites

Posted on May 13, 2020 by thewineraconteur

“Now, I can be a good guy, or I can be one real mean sum-bitch.” I think that we are all going through the motions of day in, day out.  Even my Bride has mentioned that she is tired, though … Continue reading →

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