Randall Grahm
@randallgrahm.bsky.social
Former President-for-Life of Bonny Doon Vyd., Grape breeder/vigneron, Unregenerate seeker of vinous and vitaceous beauty, yea-sayer (The Language of Yes), Popelouchumstah. Rather discouraged at present by the Vox populi. Coming in 2026: “The Terroirist.”
A drear but nevertheless beautiful day @popelouchum.bsky.social Attempting to prune the self-crossed Sérine biotypes but somewhat thwarted by the ambient companion flora - what we used to call “weeds.”
February 14, 2026 at 9:48 PM
A drear but nevertheless beautiful day @popelouchum.bsky.social Attempting to prune the self-crossed Sérine biotypes but somewhat thwarted by the ambient companion flora - what we used to call “weeds.”
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Trump's dictatorship coup is now fully in the open. Wake up America.
February 14, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Trump's dictatorship coup is now fully in the open. Wake up America.
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There is no way Senate Dems should vote for DHS funding while Republicans are threatening to nationalize elections and Trump is threatening to do it by executive order. ICE reforms are no longer enough. Their authoritarianism must be fought with every legislative lever available.
February 13, 2026 at 11:41 PM
There is no way Senate Dems should vote for DHS funding while Republicans are threatening to nationalize elections and Trump is threatening to do it by executive order. ICE reforms are no longer enough. Their authoritarianism must be fought with every legislative lever available.
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An image we won't soon forget. Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to look at Epstein survivors pictured behind her on the Hill today.
February 11, 2026 at 9:28 PM
An image we won't soon forget. Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to look at Epstein survivors pictured behind her on the Hill today.
Finally getting some rain at last. It makes driving a lot more perilous but damn, is it needed.
February 12, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Finally getting some rain at last. It makes driving a lot more perilous but damn, is it needed.
Saab broken down again in the vineyard. May have blown up two radiators in the process. Awaiting the tow truck. This appears to be a somewhat recurring theme in my life.
February 10, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Saab broken down again in the vineyard. May have blown up two radiators in the process. Awaiting the tow truck. This appears to be a somewhat recurring theme in my life.
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The cartoon that appeared this week on the front page of France’s most influential national newspaper, Le Monde
Brilliant work by the cartoonist, Guffo.
Brilliant work by the cartoonist, Guffo.
February 6, 2026 at 10:43 PM
The cartoon that appeared this week on the front page of France’s most influential national newspaper, Le Monde
Brilliant work by the cartoonist, Guffo.
Brilliant work by the cartoonist, Guffo.
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I think it’s supercool of the authoritarian panopticon doorbell company to name themselves after the demon video that kills you in 7 days; almost as cool as the authoritarian panopticon precrime software company to name themselves after the evil demon orb that puts its users in thrall to Sauron.
February 10, 2026 at 4:13 AM
I think it’s supercool of the authoritarian panopticon doorbell company to name themselves after the demon video that kills you in 7 days; almost as cool as the authoritarian panopticon precrime software company to name themselves after the evil demon orb that puts its users in thrall to Sauron.
We are so flocked.
Birds of a Feather
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Birds of a Feather
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February 10, 2026 at 7:26 AM
We are so flocked.
I’m sorry but I think this is very amusing.
February 10, 2026 at 7:17 AM
I’m sorry but I think this is very amusing.
Meant to take a photo of the very very close nursery rows of Grenache but will do next time. Just finished planting 4500 rootings. I have the most unholy notion to consider leaving them in situ indefinitely. This is not an entirely rational idea but if one can pull it off, results might astound.
February 10, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Meant to take a photo of the very very close nursery rows of Grenache but will do next time. Just finished planting 4500 rootings. I have the most unholy notion to consider leaving them in situ indefinitely. This is not an entirely rational idea but if one can pull it off, results might astound.
Putting the Nebbiolo back in the nebula.
Wine Industry Professionals: such a tiny nebula in the Bluesky galaxy.
February 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Putting the Nebbiolo back in the nebula.
A round up of chores this morning before heading to the vineyard. But first, the sun has to come up.
February 9, 2026 at 1:51 PM
A round up of chores this morning before heading to the vineyard. But first, the sun has to come up.
Not a terribly long visit to the vineyard but a lovely one. Pruned the head trained Cinsault and futzed around with the nursery boxes. Extra bonus -espied 2 very well fed coyotes sauntering down the main avenue as if they owned the joint. They do.
February 9, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Not a terribly long visit to the vineyard but a lovely one. Pruned the head trained Cinsault and futzed around with the nursery boxes. Extra bonus -espied 2 very well fed coyotes sauntering down the main avenue as if they owned the joint. They do.
Pure evil. As if there was ever any doubt.
Legal observers and officials say they have received a growing number of reports of agents impersonating construction workers, delivery drivers and anti-ICE activists, heightening fears in the state
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ICE Uses Disguises and Fake Plates for Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement did not respond to inquiries about whether the men were federal immigration officers. As the sweeping imm...
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February 8, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Pure evil. As if there was ever any doubt.
My new strategy of attempting to fall asleep before midnight to avoid the witching hour of the NYT puzzles, is meeting limited success as I’m invariably up a few hours later and what else are you going to do at that ungodly hour.
February 8, 2026 at 7:21 AM
My new strategy of attempting to fall asleep before midnight to avoid the witching hour of the NYT puzzles, is meeting limited success as I’m invariably up a few hours later and what else are you going to do at that ungodly hour.
I am drowning in a sea of correspondence and sundry paperwork. There must be something better, grander outside the confines of these 4 walls
February 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM
I am drowning in a sea of correspondence and sundry paperwork. There must be something better, grander outside the confines of these 4 walls
Old French car made it to the vyd and back today. Arguably fared better than its old American driver.
February 7, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Old French car made it to the vyd and back today. Arguably fared better than its old American driver.
If you take a gander at the popelouchum.com website, you will find that we are offering a rather magnificent pear/apple/quince cider. Very limited production; this might be something you want to consider rather sooner than later.
February 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
If you take a gander at the popelouchum.com website, you will find that we are offering a rather magnificent pear/apple/quince cider. Very limited production; this might be something you want to consider rather sooner than later.
Saab's still down, indefinitely due to unavailability of parts. That means it's the old Citroen which is now my primary means of transportation. One might wish to take a deep breath at this point. #awaywego
February 6, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Saab's still down, indefinitely due to unavailability of parts. That means it's the old Citroen which is now my primary means of transportation. One might wish to take a deep breath at this point. #awaywego
Undergoing a minor medical procedure this morning. As unpleasant as it is, it utterly pales in comparison to what the poor detainees from ICE are subjected to.
February 5, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Undergoing a minor medical procedure this morning. As unpleasant as it is, it utterly pales in comparison to what the poor detainees from ICE are subjected to.
Actually rather a good day today out schlepping wine despite the pall that envelopes the wine biz. But it feels sometimes that I am obliged to personally sell every last bottle. Not the only producer who feels that way.
February 4, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Actually rather a good day today out schlepping wine despite the pall that envelopes the wine biz. But it feels sometimes that I am obliged to personally sell every last bottle. Not the only producer who feels that way.
I will have the willpower to resist the Spelling Bee, which is just around the corner.
February 3, 2026 at 7:42 AM
I will have the willpower to resist the Spelling Bee, which is just around the corner.
Out tomorrow schlepping a wine bag. While it is the most fun to grow the grapes, second best thing is making the wine. A distant third is traveling to the ends of the earth, trying to sell it.
February 3, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Out tomorrow schlepping a wine bag. While it is the most fun to grow the grapes, second best thing is making the wine. A distant third is traveling to the ends of the earth, trying to sell it.