Tag Archives: Sonoma-Cutrer

A Restaurant Closing

Posted on September 8, 2020 by thewineraconteur

As a retired merchant, it bothers me to see a business closing or filing for reorganization or going out   business.  This year I have been watching many businesses closing either on their own accord or by mandates of local governments.  … Continue reading →

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First Dinner After Lockdown

Posted on June 22, 2020 by thewineraconteur

We decided to go out for dinner after over ninety days of lockdown.  In my old school, pre-Common Core math that is like six periods of quarantine and as great of a cook as my Bride is, even she needs … Continue reading →

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Another Movie Date

Posted on March 11, 2020 by thewineraconteur

I grew up with movies and I used to love going to see them.  If you think about it, my parents survived the Great Depression and films were a way for the public to escape the doldrums of the time.  … Continue reading →

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A Cocktail Reception

Posted on July 7, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Our accommodations at the Inn at Bay Harbor reminded me of other resorts that we had stayed at, as it appears that one can own the rooms and allow the hotel to lease them when you are not using them.  … Continue reading →

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Another Grad Party

Posted on June 19, 2017 by thewineraconteur

I guess a quirk of my personality is that if I like someone, I tend to razz them and some people don’t get it. Thankfully one of my nephews for sure gets it and he gets a kick out of … Continue reading →

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The Promise

Posted on April 22, 2017 by thewineraconteur

By the time this article publishes, the majority of the people that have tickets for the premier night showing of The Promise will just be reading some words of William Saroyan at the end of the movie, before the credits … Continue reading →

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How to Upset a Surprise Party

Posted on January 20, 2016 by thewineraconteur

This has to be the dreaded thought for all that plan for surprise parties. The arabesque intricacies that are necessary to make it all work out for the best. Allow me to state emphatically that it was not me, before … Continue reading →

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A Leisurely Day in Plymouth and a New Restaurant

Posted on July 17, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The Plymouth Art Fair was going on, and the weather was obliging. We decided to make a day of it in the charming city of Plymouth, Michigan. The art fair seems to keep growing in size, as there were more … Continue reading →

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Cellar Dusty’s in Okemos, Michigan

Posted on March 28, 2013 by thewineraconteur

My Bride recently went to an overnight conference in Okemos for business and one night she and a group of friends had dinner at Cellar Dusty’s.  She has dined there before, but we have not gone there for dinner together.  … Continue reading →

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Beverly Hills Grill in Beverly Hills, Michigan

Posted on March 25, 2013 by thewineraconteur

One day last week, my Bride and I had the unfortunate task of paying our respects for two different individuals on the same day.  I have always felt that whenever possible this is the proper duty to celebrate another person’s … Continue reading →

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