I never...

I'm in Guernville with my girls and today we went to Chalk Hill Winery, which was a gorgeous 1,200 acre vineyard with grapes dangling from vines, an impressive stable, and wines that have an amazing bouquet and a lovely taste. We then had lunch at Jimtown, where Kim and I split a tuna melt with olive tapenade and a white cheddar & tomato sandwich on whole wheat. We went to Stryker, which had nice grounds but the wine left me flat. Then to Porter Creek, which had an amazing Reserve Pinot--but it was $55 and I cannot spend that on wine. Meanwhile, at the next stop, I bought a $35 bottle of Pear Liquer, which I couldn't taste because it's alcohol. I purchased it on smell alone. When we got home, I passed out on the couch and when I woke up we all made a Thai dinner. I made eggplant chicken curry and cucumber salad and broccoli...then we drank FAR too much wine (Kendall-Jackson Reisling and more)...and played "I Never". Fascinating to learn so much about my best friends...well, I never.

Sick to My Stomach

I still cannot wrap my head around what is going on in this country...and the world. The fact that our government let people die in New Orleans and is now pointing fingers and trying to simply push this under the rug (no pictures of dead bodies, etc.)--is appalling. And then to add the fact that Gov Arnold today so quickly vetoed the gay marriage bill is despicable. It's all politics and as citizens--we have fewer rights than ever. Pandering to the right isn't just that anymore...It's now filled with clear evil and hate. I don't know. I'm rambling because I'm just so confused and angry and sad.