2022 was one hell of a roller coaster year. I started the year by getting a new-to-me car (yay!!). In March, my aunt passed away after a hellish battle with brain cancer (boo! F*ck cancer!). Over the summer, I got a significant raise (yay!!). Somewhere in the fall, I started working waaaaaaaayyyyyyyy too much. Like […]
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Elevate your drinking – Tequila Edition
DISCLAIMER: This post contains affiliate links in which I receive a small commission if a purchase is made. Products mentioned have been provided for sampling purposes. Who else has gone round after round with tequila such as Jose Cuervo and regretted it the next day? I freely admit that I’m one of those. What I […]
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Quarantine Diaries Day 2: Virtual Happy Hours
So in these days of uncertainty, we’re all trying to cope. For us wine people, it’s no different. So how have we been coping? Virtual Happy Hours! What are Virtual Happy Hours? Just exactly what they sound like. Happy Hour done from the comfort of our own home using videoconferencing software such as Zoom or […]
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New Year, New Outlook
Wow. It’s been a ride since I last blogged. Some events I experienced since my last post will come with time. I need time to put my emotions, thoughts, and experiences into words. Others will be shared immediately. However, I’m currently limited on my access to technology. Let’s just say that the thieves who had […]
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Thoughtful Thursday: A Reflection
On Monday, I shared this post about walking away from the fires and the storms that life brings us. The irony is that there’s something deeper that spurred that post. My life has been…well, for lack of a better term, the proverbial fan has had fecal matter hit it and it’s continually spewing things. While […]
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What I’m Drinking with my “Must Watch” Fall TV
The warm days of summer are slowly slipping away, allowing for fall to gently come rustling in. Lemonade and iced tea are giving way to hot chocolate and apple cider. My most happy thought about this, though? It’s the new season of some of our favorite shows!! Here’s what I’m drinking while watching my shows: […]
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Finding your zen with TAZO® Chai Latte
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Starbucks as part of an Influencer Activation. I received compensation and complimentary products to facilitate my review. My life has been *crazy* lately. Stress has triggered numerous panic/anxiety attacks, so I know I need to find my zen when those moments happen. Lucky for me, one of the easiest […]
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Manic Monday: Wine, wine, wine…yes, it’s my job
Welcome to yet another new feature…every so often, I have a manic moment and want to post something off the wall. Sometimes, I will post something related to wine, but I can’t always make a guarantee. When I am out visiting tasting rooms, I am often asked, “What do you do for a living?” When […]
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Thirsty Thursday: Not Your Father’s Root Beer
I know, I know, I’m late. And I’m a slacker. And for that, I apologize. For this Thirsty Thursday, I’m taking a bit of a turn. I’ve recently seen an influx of what I can best describe as “Adult Root Beer” in my local stores. For this Thirsty Thursday, I caved and fell victim […]
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Fast Friday: A recap of the week’s news
Growing up, I was a regular at our local racetrack that hosted “Fast Friday”. The premise was that the racers got to go fast (obviously) on a Friday night. I thought, “Why not bring this concept to the blog for 2016?” What I intend to do is collect a roundup of news stories and blog […]
