Wine Blending

We recently went to one of my favorite winerys, Cinnabar, for a Wine Blending class.  They provided instruction from George, their hear winemaker, gave us 3 different types of wine and let us loose to make our own wine blend.  They had beakers and flasks set up for us to use.  It was a little like science class...with a buzz.  We had loads of fun...learned a lot and came home with a bottle of our very own blend.

Blossom

There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."

—Anais Nin

This is my time to Blossom

Wildflowers

Aren't these the sweetest flowers?  I love wandering the local hills in the spring.  The wildflowers peeking up out of the ground.  Of course, my allergies aren't happy about it all ...but I just can't resist the colors of spring.

Deep Breath

Whew...things have been crazy here.  But next week it's time for Artfest.  Time for creating, seeing old friends, making new friends and laughing.  I can't wait!

Memphis

We just got back from a last minute trip to Memphis.  WOW...what a great time we had---stayed out late, listened to lots of music and ate yummy B-B-Q.

We stayed at a little hotel about 4 blocks from Beale Street and 2 blocks from the Mississippi River.  They block off about 4 blocks of  Beale Street in the evenings.  The air is full of fabulous smells and wonderful sounds.  All the clubs have live bands, there are bands playing on the street or in alcoves next to outdoor bars.  You just walk from one place to another checking out the music.  Several times people just started  dancing in the street.  One big, fun party.

We went to Graceland one day.  What an amazing place.  I couldn't believe all the memorabilia they have there. 

We also took a riverboat ride up the Mississippi.  I took a trip up the southern part of the river when I was in New Orleans, now I've done the middle of the river.  I just need to go up the northern part and I'll have done it all  :-)



Steps

"Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision."
  Ayn Rand

Sketchbook Project tour

The tour starts this month.  It will reach SF on 6/18/11.  Can't wait to get to check out my book.