Tag Archives: Willamette Valley

Anoosh and Stoller

Posted on October 21, 2019 by

Our last evening in Louisville, Kentucky and we were going out for dinner, just because, because both my Bride and her Sister are both excellent in the culinary arts.  We were going to see Anoosh, who is a friend of … Continue reading →

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Greece and Oregon

Posted on September 27, 2019 by

There we were sitting at the bar at Wines on Main in Chelsea, Michigan and you have to realize that is such a strange setting for this raconteur.  I was really excited about being here and to have another reason … Continue reading →

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A Cocktail Reception

Posted on July 7, 2019 by

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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Refreshments After a Drive

Posted on July 4, 2018 by

The day of my Bride’s Godson’s graduation party, we were expecting to have company stay overnight at our house, but first they were expected to attend the party.  It really didn’t work out that way.  Our guests were going to … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Rocky’s

Posted on November 26, 2017 by

They say that the busiest night of the year in the restaurant trade is the night before Thanksgiving. Most people that are traveling to a destination for the holiday have arrived and since the majority will be cooking that Thursday, … Continue reading →

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Ford’s Garage

Posted on July 15, 2017 by

My Favorite Daughter was in town for a few days and I got to spend some time with her on two days, and I guess that was enough of Dear Old Dad. Actually, we had some great times, we spent … Continue reading →

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A Gris and a Chard

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

I had another chance to go to a wine tasting near my house at D.vine Fine Wines. It is all predicated on our schedules at home. I am still working a bit in my semi-retirement phase doing whatever I can … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Le Cirque

Posted on March 30, 2016 by

What a great way to spend an evening away and to celebrate a birthday at the legendary Le Cirque in the wonderful Bellagio Hotel. The glamour and the richness of the evening were just beginning. We were all doing the … Continue reading →

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A Pleasant Afternoon

Posted on March 14, 2016 by

One of the pleasurable pursuits that we enjoy while in Las Vegas is the chance to walk across the street from our hotel and go to Tivoli Village in Summerlin. For several years we watched this area being built, and … Continue reading →

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The Caller in Ann Arbor

Posted on January 24, 2016 by

I have been a little remiss about mentioning some of the escapades of The Caller. The Caller as you may recall is a dear friend of ours and he and his charming wife go out for dinner often, and periodically … Continue reading →

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