You never know how one day will change your life. Five years ago today, our dear friend Xavi brought us to this hilltop vineyard for a visit. Little did we know that a year and a half later we would change our entire life and move to this very village. These are some of the… Continue reading You Never Know How Your Life Might Change
Just a simple sunrise on a Tuesday in the middle of September. A plot or two of vines to give the view some depth. Throw in some spectacular flowers. Perfect way to start the day. These gorgeous flowers are called Mirabilis jalapa. That note is especially for my sisters who keep asking me to tell… Continue reading A Simple Sunrise and Spectacular Flowers
I will be celebrating my 55th birthday tomorrow. I know there are some people who aren't excited about birthdays but I for one LOVE THEM! I mean, think about it...the alternative to a birthday is pretty grim. So, I choose to celebrate. And by celebrate I don't mean a huge party and piles of gifts.… Continue reading Be Alive!
Farewell to August and welcome September! This crazy year is flying by. I don't want to say thankfully because although it has been a horrible year in many aspects there are still a lot of things to be happy about. Sometimes we just have to remember that. Bob and I bid farewell to August at… Continue reading Farewell August. Welcome September.
"The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things."Henry Ward Beecher Random things that make me stop and appreciate them...things of nature. Last week our power downstairs kept going out and when we traced it we found that the pump in our outdoor fountain was bad. We got out… Continue reading Extracting Happiness From Common Things
The Winery Woman 