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3 within 30 – part two – Canada
Continuing on with my series of searching for some great local finds, close to home, this time that means over the border to Canada for some wine tasting. [...]
3 old friends – 3 great days
I’m sitting in an airport listening to an old Aerosmith song while drinking a glass of wine and getting excited to be reunited with two of my oldest [...]
1 Fun Food Tour – 5 stops – Austin
Arriving at the specified meeting location, we were immediately greeted by Adam Boles of Austin eats, food tours.  Adam is the GM of the company and was [...]
Birthdays – they happen
Birthdays, I recently had one and it was a doozy – the big 60 – yikes!  How did I get here so fast?  As the impending date approached, I felt [...]
3 within 30 miles – part one – Blaine, WA
Once again, I set out to find some cool, local things to do and see within a 30-mile radius of my home.  This included two places to eat and a place to [...]
5 Fun Things to do in Bali
A few months ago, I wrote a post about my 5 most picturesque places to see in Bali, but I felt that I left too many things out, so this is a follow up of [...]
What to do in Vail – when you don’t ski
Having lived in Vail Colorado for over 20 years, off and on, I can honestly say that I never tired of the amazing views in the valley. It’s truly a [...]
When I wine, I get what I want – by Connie Ruel
My good friend, Connie Ruel and I have a common passion for food and wine.  We love exploring new restaurants and wineries, always trying new things, [...]
Portland Oregon – 5 of my faves
I first visited Portland Oregon in 1997 and not much after that, I decided to move there.  The attraction for me was the feel of a small town, within a [...]
Oh Canada
I now live in Washington state just 9.2 miles from the Canadian border, so I find myself going over there a lot – and there’s a lot going on [...]