Tag Archives: California

Ms. Yoga Holds Court

Posted on September 6, 2018 by thewineraconteur

As I have stated that when Ms. Yoga is in town, there is a schedule to follow.  It is understandable that she sees family, friends and even business appointments.  She likes gatherings and she had planned a gathering one night, … Continue reading →

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Ms. Yoga is Back

Posted on September 2, 2018 by thewineraconteur

One of my delightful cast of characters returned to Michigan and our home became her base of operations.  We have been on the go the entire month of August and then we even had more fun with her presence.  Ms. … Continue reading →

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Lodi and Puglia

Posted on August 31, 2018 by thewineraconteur

I recently picked up the monthly pair of wines from the Fine Wine Source Wine Club, our newest club and quite close to the house.  While it kind of seems odd to see Lodi and Puglia together in the title, … Continue reading →

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Mint 29

Posted on August 29, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Traditionally when my Favorite Daughter is in town, we take her to one of her prized memories of restaurants in Dearborn, Michigan where she grew up.  Alas the town is not the same, the so-called leaders of the community are … Continue reading →

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He’s a What?

Posted on August 25, 2018 by thewineraconteur

“He’s a Music Man” and that was the premise that brought half of the family up to Crystal Mountain for a get-away.  The Louisville clan’s twin children were both accepted to Interlochen Center for the Arts summer theatrical camp and … Continue reading →

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White with Salmon

Posted on August 23, 2018 by thewineraconteur

While we up at Crystal Mountain, everything was geared around seeing our niece and nephew in The Music Man at Interlochen, after all that is what the whole trip was about.  Three out of five sisters made it up for … Continue reading →

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More Whites

Posted on August 19, 2018 by thewineraconteur

All the time that we were up at Crystal Mountain, there was a bit of The Thin Man that permeated the trip.  No there was no mystery and thankfully no murder, but the ambience in the vacation home was one … Continue reading →

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Dinghy’s

Posted on August 15, 2018 by thewineraconteur

“Work is the curse of the Drinking Class” is one of the favorite expressions of a club member of mine, and sometimes it is so true.  Here we are, up in the serene setting of Crystal Mountain and my Bride … Continue reading →

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Pasty and Wine

Posted on August 11, 2018 by thewineraconteur

Our first night of getting situated up in Crystal Mountain in our vacation home for our Michigan adventure.  After schlepping all the groceries into the house, the sisters took it upon themselves to make sense out of the larders for … Continue reading →

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A New Wine Club

Posted on August 5, 2018 by thewineraconteur

We just signed on for the monthly wine club at The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  You may have noticed that I mention them if I go to a promotional wine tasting or sometimes I just go in to … Continue reading →

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