: About Me

Born in a big city, raised in a small country town. Grew up in an area 10 years behind times but boy did I have fun. I have a college education and worked for the federal government, gave birth to and raised 4 beautiful children, managed a fine dining restaurant, worked as a wine-makers apprentice and now am a librarian. Have two wonderful grandsons, 4 years and 6 months. Love who I am and love the one I'm with.

My passion is ...

reading

I know too much about ...

greiving

My parents always told me ...

never walk on railroad tracks

My childhood ambition ...

to grow up (not sure I've acheived this)

My favorite memory ...

my grandmother Bernice

Why I write ...

It's something new for me

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

watching and listening to oldies

My first job ...

checking out crazy shoppers

My best moment ...

moments - giving birth to my children

My inspiration ...

padre

Food & Drink > Wine How to taste wine

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To taste wine all you need is a mouth, a nose and a brain. If you have these bases covered you're ready to begin exploring the wondrous world of wine tasting. Even if you have never tasted wine before you will find it to be an exciting experience once you learn to really taste it. People drink beverages every day, tasting them as they pass through their mouths. However, when it comes to wine, drinking and tasting are not synonymous. There is much more going on in a mouthful of wine than a mouthful of soda. Wines have lots of different flavors going on at the same time and all giving differ...

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