Lots to give thanks for

by | Oct 10, 2010 | Good Thoughts

I love thanksgiving — partly because my birthday falls around or on the big weekend of food excess.  But I truly love the concept of stopping for a moment to give thanks for the embarassment of riches in my life and in the country that we live in. So in no...

Shifting seasons and farewells

by | Aug 31, 2010 | Good Food, Good Thoughts, Good Wine

As I sit here in my little non airconditioned cottage, it seems a tad ridiculous to write about the onset of fall.  Judging from my cats (picture long, limp draft catchers or dead ants and you get the picture!) it must be upward of 36 degrees in my office.  My little...

A “I’m sooooo done…” farewell

by | Aug 1, 2010 | Good Thoughts

As an avid lover of classical music, I often revel in the chords of “Ashokan Farewell”, written in 1982 by Jay Unger.  It was used the following year as the theme music for The Civil War TV series.  I heard it again this morning and well…I guess...

Love is in the air.

by | Jun 29, 2010 | Good Food, Good Thoughts, Good Weddings, Good Wine

I should be tackling the backlog of paperwork on my desk, but this evening finds me exhausted…but contentedly so.  It has been a week long celebration of love here at The Good Earth.  Maybe our garden of paradise is responsible for the rash of...

Oh you’re “annergic” are you?

by | Jun 12, 2010 | Good Thoughts

Food allergies are an interesting thing. I knew a guy once who claimed to be allergic to alcohol.  Turns out he broke out in drunkenness.  I guess I’m allergic to alcohol as well. I first became suspicious of allergy claims when I would see chits coming into the...

With a little help from my friends

by | May 20, 2010 | Good Thoughts

In the midst of all the insane activity here at The Good Earth, I found myself one day humming I’ll get by with a little help from my friends from that old Beatles tune.  It really should be the anthem for this winery project of mine.  I am a great believer in...