by Kathleen Barton, MBA Sarah frequently travels on business. Having two small children, Sarah worries about missing out on time with her kids. Her last business trip to Chicago was longer than usual – one week long. When Sarah called home her two-year-old had a melt-down and cried hysterically on the phone, “I want moommmyy…”…
by Scharlene Fulmer We were in Curacao! On a shore excursion from the Holland America ship, The Zuiderdam. I was feeling exceptionally happy having just enjoyed the many flavors of the Distillery of Chobolobo , where the world famous Blue Curacao liqueur is made. Curacao is an island that is part of the Netherlands Antilles…
Recently I received an email from Natalie Maclean, author of “Red, White And Drunk All Over” asking if she could send copy of her book for me to review. Since, for me, most wine books are about as exciting a read as trying to plow thru Les Miserables in my high school French class, I…
The Marin Theatre Company’s Casino Royale fundraiser will be held Saturday April 26, 2008 and it promises to be an exciting evening filled with High stakes, High style and High rollers..and maybe some James Bond Look-a-likes??? I wouldn’t miss this for the world—not only because it sounds like such fun, but also because I’m a…
“But I want them all,” she wailed plaintively. “How’s a girl to choose?” Campton Placeis pulling out all the stops with their line-up of special hotel packages for 2008…Forgot your anniversary?No time to leave town but dying for a break?Would love to try one of legendary sommelier Richard Deans Winemaker’s Dinner but no one wants…
by Daenna Van Mulligen You don’t have to be a wine lover to appreciate the vinous trappings of wine country. At least I don’t think you do because I’ve only ever traveled to wine country as a wine lover. Of course, the depth of my wine-y knowledge, my passion and palate have evolved over the…
Tempting as that all sounded, when Lynn invited us to join her to visit her friend’s winery, Ceago Del Lago, we jumped at the chance. Her friend was Jim Fetzer, one of the 11 children of the prominent winemaking family. We had already heard rave reviews about this Shangrila-esque holistic farm and biodynamic winery, so…