All of my Love in Wine Country books have quotes at the beginning of the chapters. Usually, they have something to do with what’s going on in the chapter although some of them are part of a book’s over-all theme. Chapter One in my upcoming release, A Pinot for Your Thoughts, has this quote from … Read more

No resolutions this year. Instead, I looked back at the old year to see what I learned. 1. It’s not all about me. This was the year of challenges for other members of my family and I needed to focus all my attention on them. Their progress was my reward. 2. I can lift heavier … Read more

Okay, I admit it. Half the time I can’t remember why I entered a room. I go in, see something I need to do and do it, then I go back to where I was in the first place and say, crap. I forgot my book, my coffee, my to do list. Worse, I stand … Read more

It’s just a chair. But it surrounds me with warmth and comfort on a cold morning. My coffee cup warms my hands and I set it down to fire up the laptop to begin my day. Or not. Some days I want to melt into the chair and be invisible. I don’t want to write … Read more

This is an old phrase I remember my dad using. It popped into my head today because I’m a day (or two) late with this blog and the reason has to do with Christmas. It is my favorite holiday. When I’m home in the Northern California wine country I pull out all the stops decorating … Read more