We have had a major change in weather here the past few days. Last week we had highs in the mid-70s Fahrenheit (23 Celcius) and then suddenly our highs in the 50s (10 Celcius). Brr. We had over an inch of rain but parts of Spain had 2 feet of snow! I'll take the rain… Continue reading Autumn Evening Sky
It begins. Winter pruning of the old vines has started. I love seeing the old vines like this. So much sass and character in the way they have twisted and grown. Oh, the stories they could tell. I wonder how they feel at this stage. Are they happy to be free of the weight of… Continue reading The old vines getting ready for a rest
"I’m not a doctor and I don’t know the technical terminology, but I do know that sunshine activates our happiness glands." ~Terri Guillemets
I love Autumn. The color of the landscape is ever-changing and reminding us that change can be a beautiful thing. Sunday afternoon we went for a walk through the vineyard. The young Malvasia vines are enjoying their new neighbors, the white flowers (weeds are just flowers we haven't met). The olives are turning a gorgeous… Continue reading A brush stroke of color
Life can really kick you about sometimes. It can be difficult to imagine that you will get past the current angst and that life will get better. My way of coping with these yucky times is to step outside and remind myself about what's really important. It's simple really. Breathe in and breathe out. That… Continue reading When life kicks you about
The Winery Woman 