reminder that I’m a senior citizen - seeing the obit for an 85-year old gent and recalling that I sang for the funerals of both of his parents.
January 16, 2026 at 3:18 PM
reminder that I’m a senior citizen - seeing the obit for an 85-year old gent and recalling that I sang for the funerals of both of his parents.
Red letter day: I turned up the thermostat.
January 14, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Red letter day: I turned up the thermostat.
Always fun to learn that the drug they’re pumping into you is basically poison.
January 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Always fun to learn that the drug they’re pumping into you is basically poison.
The Taylor/Sancerre thing is maybe the funniest thing to ever happen in the wine business.
January 10, 2026 at 6:09 PM
The Taylor/Sancerre thing is maybe the funniest thing to ever happen in the wine business.
FIRST EVER hospitalization- I guess 64 years is not a bad run. The patient notes are quite illuminating. They do like to bandy about the words “morbidly obese” - but at least I officially have a “pleasant demeanor.” Or maybe it’s just the “fat people are jolly” trope.
January 9, 2026 at 3:34 PM
FIRST EVER hospitalization- I guess 64 years is not a bad run. The patient notes are quite illuminating. They do like to bandy about the words “morbidly obese” - but at least I officially have a “pleasant demeanor.” Or maybe it’s just the “fat people are jolly” trope.
Hope everyone listened to Britten Canticle 4 for Epiphany.
January 7, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Hope everyone listened to Britten Canticle 4 for Epiphany.
Not-very-good Trader Joe’s offering. Sometimes you get what you pay for.
January 7, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Not-very-good Trader Joe’s offering. Sometimes you get what you pay for.
Epiphany Lessons and Carols
January 7, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Epiphany Lessons and Carols
finally a new episode of Antiques Roadshow
January 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
finally a new episode of Antiques Roadshow
I discard far more posts than I actually post.
January 2, 2026 at 12:11 AM
I discard far more posts than I actually post.
Is it ok to wash down the black-eyed peas and greens with some white Burgundy? Because I did, and it made everything much better.
January 1, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Is it ok to wash down the black-eyed peas and greens with some white Burgundy? Because I did, and it made everything much better.
Te Deum paraphrase set to Nettleton sort of works, but is still very weird.
December 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Te Deum paraphrase set to Nettleton sort of works, but is still very weird.
some of Christmas beverages
December 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
some of Christmas beverages
This “Murder Before Evensong” show is entertaining, especially as they manage to cram in every British murder mystery cliché possible. Some curious vestment choices, though.
December 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
This “Murder Before Evensong” show is entertaining, especially as they manage to cram in every British murder mystery cliché possible. Some curious vestment choices, though.
Another exciting thing that happened…
December 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Another exciting thing that happened…
Blind tasting humiliation, but at least the process was very pleasurable.
December 4, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Blind tasting humiliation, but at least the process was very pleasurable.
“terroir” tasting of Claude Riffault Sancerre wines - one missing (my favorite Les Boucauds), included 2 reds and a rosé (meh). I have many thoughts, but my main takeaway is that this guy makes too many wines.
December 4, 2025 at 12:44 AM
“terroir” tasting of Claude Riffault Sancerre wines - one missing (my favorite Les Boucauds), included 2 reds and a rosé (meh). I have many thoughts, but my main takeaway is that this guy makes too many wines.
Ten 2018 Napa Cabs plus one Argentine interloper, tasted blind, and the favorite was the one I had never before tasted or even heard of: The Grade, Winfield Vineyard, Calistoga.
December 3, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Ten 2018 Napa Cabs plus one Argentine interloper, tasted blind, and the favorite was the one I had never before tasted or even heard of: The Grade, Winfield Vineyard, Calistoga.
Delicata squash is apparently The Thing this year? At least it looks cool.
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Delicata squash is apparently The Thing this year? At least it looks cool.
Admittedly too soon for the Meursault (delightful, nonetheless). Monthélie rouge is just hitting its stride and will be lovely for years to come.
November 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Admittedly too soon for the Meursault (delightful, nonetheless). Monthélie rouge is just hitting its stride and will be lovely for years to come.
Enjoyed a sip of Madeira with the Emperor of the French.
November 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Enjoyed a sip of Madeira with the Emperor of the French.
Been handing out candy for all of 30 minutes and I’m already bored. Portions are about to get bigger.
October 31, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Been handing out candy for all of 30 minutes and I’m already bored. Portions are about to get bigger.
Ship container full of frozen Picpoul? I like a wine-slushie, but that’s a little much.
October 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Ship container full of frozen Picpoul? I like a wine-slushie, but that’s a little much.
I guess our Xmas cactus is on some kind of lunar calendar, cuz last year it was a Thanksgiving cactus and this year is Halloween cactus.
October 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I guess our Xmas cactus is on some kind of lunar calendar, cuz last year it was a Thanksgiving cactus and this year is Halloween cactus.
you may catch a glimpse of me if you know where to look
Eliza Monroe Hay, daugher of fifth U.S. President James Monroe, died penniless in Paris in 1840.
On Thursday, her remains were reunited with her family — thanks to the work of one woman.
On Thursday, her remains were reunited with her family — thanks to the work of one woman.
Remains of a president’s daughter are reburied in Virginia
Eliza Monroe Hay, daugher of fifth U.S. President James Monroe, died penniless in Paris in 1840. On Thursday, her remains were reunited with her family thanks to the work of one woman.
wapo.st
October 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
you may catch a glimpse of me if you know where to look