Te Deum paraphrase set to Nettleton sort of works, but is still very weird.
December 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Te Deum paraphrase set to Nettleton sort of works, but is still very weird.
some of Christmas beverages
December 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
some of Christmas beverages
This “Murder Before Evensong” show is entertaining, especially as they manage to cram in every British murder mystery cliché possible. Some curious vestment choices, though.
December 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
This “Murder Before Evensong” show is entertaining, especially as they manage to cram in every British murder mystery cliché possible. Some curious vestment choices, though.
Another exciting thing that happened…
December 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Another exciting thing that happened…
Blind tasting humiliation, but at least the process was very pleasurable.
December 4, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Blind tasting humiliation, but at least the process was very pleasurable.
“terroir” tasting of Claude Riffault Sancerre wines - one missing (my favorite Les Boucauds), included 2 reds and a rosé (meh). I have many thoughts, but my main takeaway is that this guy makes too many wines.
December 4, 2025 at 12:44 AM
“terroir” tasting of Claude Riffault Sancerre wines - one missing (my favorite Les Boucauds), included 2 reds and a rosé (meh). I have many thoughts, but my main takeaway is that this guy makes too many wines.
Ten 2018 Napa Cabs plus one Argentine interloper, tasted blind, and the favorite was the one I had never before tasted or even heard of: The Grade, Winfield Vineyard, Calistoga.
December 3, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Ten 2018 Napa Cabs plus one Argentine interloper, tasted blind, and the favorite was the one I had never before tasted or even heard of: The Grade, Winfield Vineyard, Calistoga.
Delicata squash is apparently The Thing this year? At least it looks cool.
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Delicata squash is apparently The Thing this year? At least it looks cool.
Admittedly too soon for the Meursault (delightful, nonetheless). Monthélie rouge is just hitting its stride and will be lovely for years to come.
November 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Admittedly too soon for the Meursault (delightful, nonetheless). Monthélie rouge is just hitting its stride and will be lovely for years to come.
Enjoyed a sip of Madeira with the Emperor of the French.
November 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Enjoyed a sip of Madeira with the Emperor of the French.
Been handing out candy for all of 30 minutes and I’m already bored. Portions are about to get bigger.
October 31, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Been handing out candy for all of 30 minutes and I’m already bored. Portions are about to get bigger.
Ship container full of frozen Picpoul? I like a wine-slushie, but that’s a little much.
October 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Ship container full of frozen Picpoul? I like a wine-slushie, but that’s a little much.
I guess our Xmas cactus is on some kind of lunar calendar, cuz last year it was a Thanksgiving cactus and this year is Halloween cactus.
October 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I guess our Xmas cactus is on some kind of lunar calendar, cuz last year it was a Thanksgiving cactus and this year is Halloween cactus.
you may catch a glimpse of me if you know where to look
Eliza Monroe Hay, daugher of fifth U.S. President James Monroe, died penniless in Paris in 1840.
On Thursday, her remains were reunited with her family — thanks to the work of one woman.
On Thursday, her remains were reunited with her family — thanks to the work of one woman.
Remains of a president’s daughter are reburied in Virginia
Eliza Monroe Hay, daugher of fifth U.S. President James Monroe, died penniless in Paris in 1840. On Thursday, her remains were reunited with her family thanks to the work of one woman.
wapo.st
October 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
you may catch a glimpse of me if you know where to look
Not sure what it says about me that my mid-sixties-year-old self reverted to my pre-teen self and wanted pizza for a recent bday dinner.
October 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Not sure what it says about me that my mid-sixties-year-old self reverted to my pre-teen self and wanted pizza for a recent bday dinner.
I can’t be trusted to be on my own with any quantity of cookies.
October 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I can’t be trusted to be on my own with any quantity of cookies.
Just finished watching “Unforgotten” series 6. Excellent as usual, and I’ve *almost* forgiven them for the ending of series 4. A lot of credit goes to the AMAZING performance of Max Fairley as suspect Marty Bains. He deserves a BAFTA or whatever kind of award they give for tv acting these days.
September 30, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Just finished watching “Unforgotten” series 6. Excellent as usual, and I’ve *almost* forgiven them for the ending of series 4. A lot of credit goes to the AMAZING performance of Max Fairley as suspect Marty Bains. He deserves a BAFTA or whatever kind of award they give for tv acting these days.
Frida Kahlo exhibit at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts was mind-blowing. Art inseparable from its creator in a way I have never experienced.
September 28, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Frida Kahlo exhibit at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts was mind-blowing. Art inseparable from its creator in a way I have never experienced.
Rewatching Kenneth Branagh’s Shakespeare films from the 90s, I clearly didn’t realize at the time just how cheesy they are. Biggest culprit are the musical scores (ok and some of the acting) A lot *could* have been done with some period appropriate tunes. (No “Agincourt” song at Agincourt?)
September 14, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Rewatching Kenneth Branagh’s Shakespeare films from the 90s, I clearly didn’t realize at the time just how cheesy they are. Biggest culprit are the musical scores (ok and some of the acting) A lot *could* have been done with some period appropriate tunes. (No “Agincourt” song at Agincourt?)
It’s bad when someone you haven’t seen in a dozen+ years, who was never more than a passing acquaintance, says, “my, you sure do look…different.” I guess I should be grateful she didn’t actually say the words old, fatter, and uglier.
September 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It’s bad when someone you haven’t seen in a dozen+ years, who was never more than a passing acquaintance, says, “my, you sure do look…different.” I guess I should be grateful she didn’t actually say the words old, fatter, and uglier.
Cereus blooming season
August 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Cereus blooming season