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This site has an eclectic purpose. Not many are old enough to remember the radio show from the 40's and 50's, "Fibber McGee and Molly." The show made frequent use of a sound gag that always elicited listener chuckles, and eventually led to a catchphrase of the American vernacular, "...like Fibber McGee's closet." Invariably when Fibber opened his closet door to look for something, an avalanche of "stuff" would cascade down on him in a cacophonous tumble. That's what this site is about.

COVID Pandemic

Mask Facts, Marilyn Singleton, MD, JD

Mask Facts, Marilyn Singleton, MD, JD

A curation of information for the AAPS (Association of American Physicians and Surgeons) https://aapsonline.org/mask-facts/ by Marilyn Singleton, MD, JD www.marilynsingletonmdjd.com …
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My Funny Bone

The Washington Foreskins

The Washington Foreskins

I wish I knew who authored this email Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune, so as to give him attribution …
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CaliWine

Tor Diaries, May 26, 2020

Tor Diaries, May 26, 2020

Tor wines are among my favorites; I buy them every year, often enjoying their annual release party in August as …
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COVID Pandemic

Dr. Cody, You Owe Us Answers  by Paulette Altmaier

Dr. Cody, You Owe Us Answers by Paulette Altmaier

In last week’s San Jose Mercury News, this was a full page ad, subtitled “Open Letter to Dr. Sara Cody, …
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COVID Pandemic

There Is No Evidence Lockdowns Saved Lives, William Briggs

There Is No Evidence Lockdowns Saved Lives, William Briggs

William M. Briggs website contains the following brief resume: I am a wholly independent vagabond writer, statistician, scientist and consultant …
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COVID Pandemic

From Reason Magazine, The 'False Debate,' Lives vs. Livelihoods

From Reason Magazine, The ‘False Debate,’ Lives vs. Livelihoods

An excellent article published April 13, 2020, about a New York Times forum ‘highlighting the moral implications of suppressing economic …
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COVID Pandemic

COVID-19 Antibody Seroprevalence in Santa Clara County, California

COVID-19 Antibody Seroprevalence in Santa Clara County, California

This medRxiv study released April 14, 2020 attempts to add meaningful data to the discussion, by measuring the seroprevalence of …
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COVID Pandemic

Michael Fumento #4: After Repeated Failures, It's Time To Permanently Dump Epidemic Models

Michael Fumento #4: After Repeated Failures, It’s Time To Permanently Dump Epidemic Models

In this April 18, 2020 article from Issues & Insights, Micheal Fumento makes the case that epidemic modeling should be …
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COVID Pandemic

The High Cost of a Political Hijacking of Insurance Companies to Pay COVID Business Interruption Claims

The High Cost of a Political Hijacking of Insurance Companies to Pay COVID Business Interruption Claims

It is well-known among insurance professionals, that until a loss occurs, most business owners care more about price than coverage …
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COVID Pandemic

The Unequal Cost of Social Distancing

The Unequal Cost of Social Distancing

This article titled “The Unequal Cost of Social Distancing” was published March 30, 2020, under the auspices of the Johns …
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COVID Pandemic

A New Study Focuses on Risks of COVID-19 Death Under the Age of 65

A New Study Focuses on Risks of COVID-19 Death Under the Age of 65

This study from MedRxiv, analyzes the likelihood of death from COVID19 for the under 65 age group, posted April 8, …
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COVID Pandemic

Smartphone Virus Tracking--Benedict Evans,

Smartphone Virus Tracking–Benedict Evans,

Benedict Evans publishes a free newsletter about technology.  This is from his latest letter No. 331, April  13, 2020 Smartphone …
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COVID Pandemic

Liberation From Lockdown Now--David Henderson

Liberation From Lockdown Now–David Henderson

This article by David Henderson in AIER.org, April 13, 2020, should be the rallying cry for those who think the …
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COVID Pandemic

COVID Pandemic--An Overview

COVID Pandemic–An Overview

The purpose of this category is to provide information about the current pandemic from sources not always highlighted in the …
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COVID Pandemic

John Ioannnidis: A Fiasco in the Making?

John Ioannnidis: A Fiasco in the Making?

This article by John Ioannidis came from STAT, March 20, 2020. John P.A. Ioannidis is professor of medicine and professor …
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COVID Pandemic

Michael Fumento #3: Sweden's Semi-Lockdown: A Middle Way that Won't Crash Their Economy

Michael Fumento #3: Sweden’s Semi-Lockdown: A Middle Way that Won’t Crash Their Economy

Another article by Michael Fumento, dated April 8, 2020, published in the American Conservative, this time more focused on the …
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COVID Pandemic

Michael Fumento #2: Coronavirus Death Predictions Bring New Meaning to Hysteria

Michael Fumento #2: Coronavirus Death Predictions Bring New Meaning to Hysteria

Mike Fumento, An update on his view of the virus, from Realclearmarkets, April 1, 2020. You’ve heard the apocalyptic claims …
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COVID Pandemic

Michael Fumento #1: Panic Never Helped Any Pandemic and Won't Start Now

Michael Fumento #1: Panic Never Helped Any Pandemic and Won’t Start Now

My first introduction to Michael Fumento is this article from Issues & Insights dated March 17, 2020.  His explanation of …
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COVID Pandemic

Perspectives on the Pandemic, Dr. Knut Wittkowski

Perspectives on the Pandemic, Dr. Knut Wittkowski

Let’s begin with this provocative article:  Perspectives on the Pandemic II, A conversation with Dr. Knut Wittkowski, a transcript from an …
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My Musings

immigrant

Grandson of an immigrant

Boys, here’s another perspective—I’m the grandson of an immigrant. My GPa was a “Volga German” from Russia, who emigrated to …
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musings

Thanksgiving 365

Thanksgiving 365

As we enjoy another Thanksgiving Day, signaling the arrival of the “holiday season” and the obligatory “where did the time …
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Business & Entrepreneurship

HBR: How to Practice Mindfulness Throughout Your Work Day

HBR: How to Practice Mindfulness Throughout Your Work Day

A Harvard Business Review article by Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter, dated March 4, 2016 Some practical and mindful tips …
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My Funny Bone

The Pony Joke

The Pony Joke

From a blog of Greg Hake (www.greghake.com), he retells one of Ronald Reagan’s favorite jokes. “The joke concerns twin boys …
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California wine

A Special Evening at the Plumed Horse

A Special Evening at the Plumed Horse

Saturday night, November 22, 2014, Chef’s Table Room at the Plumed Horse, with an awesome lineup of wines provided by …
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California wine

Napa Earthquake

Napa Earthquake

Tim Fish in Wine Spectator:  “Can a Napa Icon be Saved?”  Sept 17, 2014 Jeff Quackenbush, North Bay Business Journal: “Napa …
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California wine

Wine Facts

Wine Facts

One ton of grapes makes 2 barrels of wine, at 60 gallons per barrel. One barrel of wine makes 25 …
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Notes, quotes & citations

The Strangest Secret

The Strangest Secret

Long ago as a young man, I was introduced to the “Strangest Secret” by Earl Nightingale.  It was a short, …
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The Epicure

Food Republicans and Trickle Down Kitchens

Food Republicans and Trickle Down Kitchens

Interesting thoughts by Michael Bauer, SF Chronicle food writer, in this article from Inside Scoop SF, “Why Everyone Should Care About …
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Sports & Life

The Nicklaus Way

The Nicklaus Way

By Bob Greene, Wall Street Journal, April 3, 2014, “The Nicklaus Way of Golf–and Life” His theory of golf–and life–was …
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The Epicure

Vingarde Valise

Vingarde Valise

From Dr. Vino, fun video of the ultimate wine luggage …
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My Musings

January 28, 2014

January 28, 2014

Wines of the Week (WOW): 2008 Calafia, Napa Cab 2005 Delgadillo, Napa Cab 2010 Keever, Napa Cab 2010 Emerson Brown, …
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The Epicure

Best Napa Valley Winery Map

Best Napa Valley Winery Map

From The Napa Valley website, www.visitnapavalley.com. My favorite map of the valley and its wineries, best printed on 8 1/2 x …
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Nutrition & Exercise

What to Feed a Cold, Heidi Mitchell, Wall Street Journal

What to Feed a Cold, Heidi Mitchell, Wall Street Journal

In the Health and Wellness section of WSJ, December 17, 2013, “What to Feed a Cold.” She discusses the myth …
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The Epicure

Tim Fish, What is Meant by a Wine's 'Finish'

Tim Fish, What is Meant by a Wine’s ‘Finish’

From Tim Fish post from Wine Spectator, When people talk about a wine’s “finish,” they’re referring to the impression that …
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The Epicure

Nuts to you!

Nuts to you!

Jane Brody, New York Times article, “Snacking Your Way to Better Health,” December 9, 2013 Since I have gone from …
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The Epicure

La Vista Vineyards, from Wine Write

La Vista Vineyards, from Wine Write

Ken Riding, owner of La Vista Vineyards in Paso Robles, has been my guide to the exploration and enjoyment of …
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The Epicure

Hyper-decanting

Hyper-decanting

Wine: Decanting in a blender?, from Jessica Yadegaran San Jose Mercury News post, Oct 28, 2013. Jessica cites Nathan Myrhvold…the …
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The Epicure

Clos Pegase, Napa Memories

Clos Pegase, Napa Memories

From the Digital Journal, August 21, 2013, “Vintage Wine Estates Purchases Clos Pegase Winery.”  And in the Wine Spectator, “Napa’s …
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The Epicure

Tim Fish On Best Temps for Wine Drinking

Tim Fish On Best Temps for Wine Drinking

Tim Fish as Dr. Vinny, blogpost on proper serving temperatures of wine.  I’m apparently drinking my reds too warm and …
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The Epicure

IntoWine, "Top 100 Most Influential U.S. Winemakers"

IntoWine, “Top 100 Most Influential U.S. Winemakers”

Recent post by Michael Cervin published on IntoWine.com. Some surprises, and of course, subjective calls.  For example, I love both …
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My Funny Bone

Oops...

Oops…

Local KTVU Channel 2 recently aired what turned out to be a hoax. From gawker.com …
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My Musings

65 Years of "Weddedness"

65 Years of “Weddedness”

From the Tracy Press, June 20, 2013 This notice of my parents’ 65th wedding anniversary celebration appeared recently in the …
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Nutrition & Exercise

A CEO Crossfit Regimen

A CEO Crossfit Regimen

From Wall Street Journal, June 17, 2013. This guy is 52, the typical age for Crossfit athletes to get hurt …
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Notes, quotes & citations

Fay Vincent, Fatherly Advice

Fay Vincent, Fatherly Advice

From Wall Street Journal, Friday, June 14, 2013. I love his advice about work, If your boss or employer is …
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The Epicure

Dr. Vinifera on Opening Older Wine Bottles

Dr. Vinifera on Opening Older Wine Bottles

From Tim Fish of Wine Spectator, as Dr. Vinny, June 2013 Quick answer: careful and skillful use of the Ah-So…if …
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The Epicure

Study: Another Reason for Daily Wine, by James Hamblin

Study: Another Reason for Daily Wine, by James Hamblin

From the Atlantic Magazine, May 2013. Key Points: The full study, “Soda and Other Beverages and the Risk of Kidney …
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Notes, quotes & citations

If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter...

If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter…

I’m always amused by this saying, and wondered to whom to give it attribution… While many famous names are mentioned, …
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Notes, quotes & citations

Cut to the Chase

Cut to the Chase

from Wikipedia, “Cut to the chase” is a saying that means to get to the point without wasting time. The …
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Nutrition & Exercise

"Optimal Music for the Gym"

“Optimal Music for the Gym”

From WSJ, April 2, 2013, in the section on ‘Your Health.’ discusses music for your workouts. At the right tempo, …
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Nutrition & Exercise

Ichiro Suzuki's Secret Gym, Wall Street Journal

Ichiro Suzuki’s Secret Gym, Wall Street Journal

This Wall Street Journal article from March 5, 2013, adds some interesting information about the definition of “fitness” particularly as …
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The Epicure

Who Is: Jean Hoefliger

Who Is: Jean Hoefliger

GM and Winemaker for Alpha Omega www.aowinery.com Consulting Winemaker for Audace Wines Sunshine Valley Wines Virage Clark-Claudon The Debate Red …
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The Epicure

Who Is: Michel Rolland

Who Is: Michel Rolland

From a recent bio provided by Artisan Wine Depot, Michel Rolland is arguably the world’s most famous consulting winemaker; he …
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The Epicure

Tribidrag to Zinfandel, the Nobel History--Jon Bonne'

Tribidrag to Zinfandel, the Nobel History–Jon Bonne’

From the March 3, 2013 article in the SF Chron, Jon Bonne’discusses the historical lineage of California’s favored grape. I …
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musings

Beethoven to Foos

Beethoven to Foos

Mom’s note to me about my piano lineage.  I was the first in the family, and she had the energy …
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Notes, quotes & citations

Character

Character

Source unknown, found at www.choicedrivenlife.com Watch your thoughts, for they become your words, Watch your words, for they become your …
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The Epicure

Recommended Wines

Recommended Wines

February 4, 2013, from Jennifer Hagan:  Recent trip to Duckhorn Winery, enjoyed a bottle with a black label called “Discussion” …
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Definitions

"Fisking"

“Fisking”

From wikipedia: A point-by-point refutation of a blog entry or (especially) news story. A really stylish fisking is witty, logical, …
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humor

Golfer's Dilemma--What would you do?

Golfer’s Dilemma–What would you do?

This brief video is 78 seconds long, and will bring a smile to a golfer’s face! …
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The Epicure

Wine Spectator, Feb 2013

Wine Spectator, Feb 2013

James Laube: Vintage ratings matter less today than they ever did.  Advances in viticulture and winemaking, along with selection, have …
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Business & Entrepreneurship

I Don't Want No Stinkin' Problems!

I Don’t Want No Stinkin’ Problems!

From across the cubes, “Corrie, we have a problem…,” then dead silence.  This type of pronouncement drives me crazy as …
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musings

Formal Fridays

Formal Fridays

As an old fogie who has grudingly acceded to the casual Friday epidemic which began in Silicon Valley two decades …
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The Epicure

Robert Parker 2.0...Maybe only 1.5?

Robert Parker 2.0…Maybe only 1.5?

Wall Street Journal article, Dec 10, 2012, “A Wine Advocate Hands Over Reins”.  Unfortunately, You may have trouble viewing the …
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musings

Alone?

Alone?

My close friend Bob was going through a dark period years ago, including a separation and divorce, and found himself …
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musings, Nutrition & Exercise

How Sick Do You Have To Be To Skip Going to the Gym? --Alina Dizik

How Sick Do You Have To Be To Skip Going to the Gym? –Alina Dizik

Another good piece on exercise when not at your best.  Cold okay, Flu–not so much. Also, if you have the …
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humor

Stamps

Stamps

We were on our way to Napa when my 18 year-old son called…”Hi Dad, what are you guys doing?”  I …
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Definitions

"Fact"

“Fact”

Data which supports one’s biases. See: Factoid …
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Sports & Life

Giants Surpass Dodgers, by Bill Plaschke

Giants Surpass Dodgers, by Bill Plaschke

As a life long Giants fan who listened live to the 1962 World Series, Game 7 line drive game ending …
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Sports & Life

Tom Verducci, SI.com, on the Future of the Giants

Tom Verducci, SI.com, on the Future of the Giants

Today’s article in SI.com by Tom Verducci, was highly recommended by Murph & Mac on the KNBR Morning Show …
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Notes, quotes & citations

A Ski Vacation

A Ski Vacation

My friend Jack Connell said he just returned from a ski vacation…”Spending the Kids Inheritance”  I like it! …
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Business & Entrepreneurship

Unlimited Time Off

Unlimited Time Off

SF Chron article by Douglas MacMillan, a Bloomberg writer, on Unlimited Paid Vacation. “Pioneers including electronics retailer Best Buy and …
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musings

To be honest with you...

To be honest with you…

When someone precedes a comment with “To be honest with you…” do you ever wonder if you should be concerned …
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Nutrition & Exercise

Six Ways to Relieve Arthritis Naturally, Moshe Lewis

Six Ways to Relieve Arthritis Naturally, Moshe Lewis

From the SF Chronicle, July 19, 2012, good article on arthritis relief …
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The Epicure

The World's Top 50 Restaurants

The World’s Top 50 Restaurants

Just published list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2012.  A few interesting things… US has 8, 2 in …
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The Epicure

Drink! Your Income Depends On It!

Drink! Your Income Depends On It!

Most of my friends understand my sense of humor, always trending to the facetious. I couldn’t resist passing this one …
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Business & Entrepreneurship

Doing One Thing at a Time

Doing One Thing at a Time

Today’s HBR Blog Network, article Tony Schwwartz.  I first became aware of Mr. Schwartz as co-author of an HBR article …
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The Epicure

Restaurant Recommendations in Napa

Restaurant Recommendations in Napa

From Feb 2013 Wine Spectator James Laube recommends, Angele’, 540 Main Street, Napa, CA, www.angelerestaurant.com Morimoto Napa, 610 Main Street, …
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The Epicure

Who is: Philippe Melka

Who is: Philippe Melka

This article from Food & Wine magazine and this bio from Vintner’s Collective will introduce you to Melka.  He has his thumbprint on …
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musings

A(foos)isms

A(foos)isms

The consequences of our misttakes is the tuition of life …
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The Epicure

Recent trip to Paso Robles

Recent trip to Paso Robles

As I tell others, Paso has become my second favorite wine region in California, behind only Napa.   The day after …
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The Epicure

Wine Tasting Scoring Sheets and Rating Forms

Wine Tasting Scoring Sheets and Rating Forms

These PDF’s provided by www.winecountrygetaways.com are useful for tasting and rating wines at a blind tasting. Easy Wine Rating System …
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Notes, quotes & citations

Education begins at 60!

Education begins at 60!

I recently came across this passage by Mortimer J. Adler, an author and former Chairman of the Board of Encyclopedia …
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Notes, quotes & citations

Great Quotes

Great Quotes

“When all was said and done, more was said than done” — Anon “The road to success is always under …
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The Epicure

Wine Without Food, Laurie Daniel

Wine Without Food, Laurie Daniel

Laurie’s latest article has pegged me pretty much the way I have come to view myself–an unsophisticated rube, who cares …
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musings

rounds of golf

Ode to Golf

In all my years of hacking around golf courses, I’ve had “good” days and ones that weren’t up to my …
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Notes, quotes & citations

Mark Twain quote

Mark Twain–

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see …
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musings

conveyed by the words

Don’t Rely on Emails for Good Communication

I was given the following data by a good friend and business consultant, Ron Crough. 6% of the information in …
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Nutrition & Exercise

exercise

Should you exercise during a cold?

I have been on a roll recently,  and am loathe to miss a day of exercise.  I was recently overcome …
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Notes, quotes & citations

live

Ralph Waldo Emerson–

It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinion.  It is easy in solitude to live after …
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Inspiration

questions

Passion and Soulfulness, Nathaniel Branden

This Branden essay is a great inspiration for everyday living. He writes, Every day, it’s important to ask and answer …
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Who is

self-esteem

Who Is Nathaniel Branden

With a PhD in Psychology and a background in Philosophy, Nathaniel Branden is a pioneer in the field of self-esteem …
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Notes, quotes & citations

Elenor Roosevelt quote

Eleanor Roosevelt–

Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people …
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whiteflash

radio show

About

This site has an eclectic purpose.  Not many are old enough to remember the radio show from the 40’s and …
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Notes, quotes & citations

sort of people

The Right Kind of People

Poem by Edwin Markham, 1832 – 1940 A few years ago while perusing a book of American Poetry, I happened …
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Notes, quotes & citations

Insperiation

If, by Rudyard Kipling

Always an inspiration: If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on …
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