Saturday, May 15, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
Bordeaux France... A little slice of heaven on earth...
"Chin chin... Sante... Cheers!"
For those of you that enjoy wines of all flavors and varieties, the link above takes you directly to Bordeaux France; a mecca for vinter's delights and culinary experiments. The scenery and the culture are unique to the region. It is an interesting blend of history and vitality and from this Francophile's observation, oh... so distinctly French.
Faites voir....
The Bordeaux Valley
One of many wine shops in St. Emilion, France
Chateau d'Yquem
St. Emilion's century old celebration of wine!
To happiness, love and life...
Sante!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
-Le jardin de la vie- The Garden of Life...
"Spring Fever"
Spring is the time for new beginnings.
It is also my favorite time of year.
It reminds me of the cycle of life.
Currently, my garden is provoking such contemplations...
teasing me with early signs of spring: tulips, crocus & daphne.
I cannot draw to save my life, but, give me a patch of Mother Nature's sweet earth, a spade and some flowers, and suddenly I feel like Monet!
My garden projects for this year are three-fold. First, I will transplant lavender plants located in my front yard, to my backyard. They will enhance the French Provencal section of my garden, complete with fig tree. There will be a total of 3 varieties of lavender, for intrigues sake.
Second, my shade garden. Because it is such a prominent focal point from the living room of my house, I will be adding various shades and textures of green plants; enhanced with bursts of blue and white. This should provide me the tranquility that I seek from this garden.
Thirdly, most importantly, and to the point of how Springtime
poignantly reminds me of the cycle of life,
I will begin preparations for a vegetable garden.
This will be in memory of my dear neighbor,
Con Schile,
who died yesterday.
Con was expert in growing tomatoes. He introduced me to the delicacy of a properly home-grown tomato 10 years ago, and I'm fortunate to say that he spoiled me annually with such
"gifts from his garden."
And so, to honor his memory, I will strive to learn the fine art of growing tomatoes.
Cornelius Schile
2/12/1923 - 2/14/2010
2/12/1923 - 2/14/2010
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