Category: Travel
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To Golf or Not to Golf?
From the moment we stepped off the train in Edinburgh, a new passion blossomed in my heart – an undying love for Scotland. Though my darling wife Katy’s blue eyes still enchanted me on our honeymoon in March 1992, I found myself utterly smitten with the rolling green hills, ancient castles, and warm hospitality of…
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Year One is almost in the Books
Year One As I approach the one-year mark of my retirement journey, I find myself reflecting on the surprises and revelations that have shaped this transition. To my surprise, despite my early concerns, I haven’t once longed for the work routine. I do miss the camaraderie of colleagues, but the absence of daily tasks hasn’t…
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No Time to Write
It’s ironic that I’m writing a blog about being too busy to write one. Yet here I am, finally putting my thoughts into words. The past few months have been hectic, and I haven’t made the time to sit down and write. Instead, I’ve been constantly on the go—golfing, relaxing on the patio, and traveling.…
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Dinner with Friends
Why Not a Wednesday Night? Wednesdays aren’t just for midweek routines — they’re for wine, friends, and great stories. I’m retired (and most of our friends are, too). Only Katy still has to ahem “pound out a living” on Thursday mornings. So, really, why not Wednesday? The evening plan seemed perfect: grilled salmon on the…
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Vineyard 29 Wine Tasting
The world of wine tasting holds a distinct allure for me—there’s a comforting realization that I can’t truly make a misstep. It’s a realm where I’ve discovered something remarkably foolproof. Yet, as with many areas of my life, I’ve learned that real growth and learning happen along the journey, not just at the destination. And…
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Door County, Wisconsin
Time flies; it feels like just yesterday I posted about the database and our visit to Cedar Creek Winery. Since then, Katy and I have been quite busy. Today’s post is about our exciting trip to Door County, Wisconsin. In the queue for upcoming blogs, I’ve got a Vineyard 29 tasting, two other Central Indiana…
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The Database and First Visits
The Database I recently created a database of Indiana wineries, compiling information on more than 100 establishments. This includes their addresses, phone numbers, websites, amenities, owners, wines, year established, and hours of operation. Drawing on 35 years of experience at Roche, I hope to provide valuable insights to those interested in the world of wine.…