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Puttin’ on the Ritz

Posted on November 6, 2026 by thewineraconteur

With apologies to Irving Berlin, Harry Richman, Fred Astaire, Mel Brooks, Gene Wilder and Peter Boyle; I am not going to discuss any theatrical or cinematic entities.  I am going to discuss a “black tie” optional charity fund raiser that … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon in Petoskey

Posted on October 22, 2026 by thewineraconteur

After lunch while we were still in the downtown area of Petoskey, the autumn sun was out and beating down on us.  There is a magic number of ten-thousand steps which is a mantra, and my Bride’s watch keeps track … Continue reading →

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A Morning of Shopping in Petoskey

Posted on October 19, 2026 by thewineraconteur

If you have never been up north in the lower peninsula of Michigan, you have missed a wonderful treat.  After a quick breakfast we began our traditional walk in the downtown district of Petoskey.  If you kind of use the … Continue reading →

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Working In the Cellar Again

Posted on October 7, 2026 by thewineraconteur

If you are like me, the best part of wine is tasting it and enjoying it.  I think next, I like to talk about the wines and maybe write about them as well, and hopefully you have noticed.  Next, I … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday The Wine Raconteur, Jr.

Posted on September 19, 2026 by thewineraconteur

No, it is not my birthday, but for the young man who selected his own sobriquet of The Wine Raconteur, Jr. when he guest penned a few articles, it was a milestone birthday for him.  My Bride and I were … Continue reading →

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The DIA and Chartreuse – Part Two

Posted on August 5, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was an enjoyable afternoon heading into the evening as we were now in the historic Park Shelton Hotel, and our Daughter-in-Law was in awe of the majesty of the Old-World charm of the lobby.  I had to smile, because … Continue reading →

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What Have We Found

Posted on July 12, 2026 by thewineraconteur

One of the joys(?) of retirement, is that you get to start rummaging through the stuff you have acquired.  I guess you can call us hoarders to a degree, but the older children of the Greatest Generation learned that our … Continue reading →

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Lunch and Cars

Posted on July 9, 2026 by thewineraconteur

Lunch and cars are a perfect combination for Detroit, especially for those that remember Detroit as the Car Capital of the World.  We were going to see a private car and other collections that is only open to the public … Continue reading →

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Dinner and then Overnight at the Hospital

Posted on July 6, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I don’t want anyone to think that the two subjects in the title were a cause and an effect.  Actually, I had an appointment at a Sleep Clinic at a huge hospital campus that I believe was in Ann Arbor … Continue reading →

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How Do You Keep the Music Playing…

Posted on May 22, 2026 by thewineraconteur

This past trip to Las Vegas, while it was good to see my children and grandchildren, we were there to say our last goodbyes to their mother or their “baba.” I was also amazed at the red tape involved, as … Continue reading →

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