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About Corrie's Closet

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.

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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 the US as a teenager in 1919.  See the picture below of the steamer trunk which held all his early belongings as he traveled to the US by boat.  I have it in my house and …

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Thanksgiving 365

As we enjoy another Thanksgiving Day, signaling the arrival of the "holiday season" and the obligatory "where did the time go" utterances, I am …

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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 for gaining focus …

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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 of five or six. Worried …

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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 Charlie Weekes, for the benefit …

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Napa Earthquake

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

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Wine Facts

One ton of grapes makes 2 barrels of wine, at 60 gallons per barrel. One barrel of wine makes 25 cases, 300 bottles. …

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