Author: Viki
Applauding Walla Walla’s go-to tasting rooms
Walla Walla has no shortage of tasting rooms but the options are greatly reduced mid week. Never fear, there are still several wineries to be applauded for their commitment to […]
The Portland Jazz Scene mourns the passing of Dick Berk
Dick Berk passed away Saturday, Feb 8. He was 74 years old. Berk was an internationally recognized jazz drummer who those of us in the area were blessed to be […]
Wineries of Hood River
Last June my husband and I spent a very full day winetasting in Hood River. We couldn’t have ordered better weather in the Gorge though, if we were windsurfers, we might've […]
New table top quilt
My mom is one of the most talented people when it comes to putting colors and patterns together. She has also endured my changing philosophy over the years. When I was […]
Have you ever been to Chopsticks?
Have you ever been to Chopsticks? I’ve lived in Clark County my entire life. That is, I will admit, over 4 decades. So, I’ve been driving a lot of the […]
The Paradox of Choice
As many of you know, my husband and I are attending a Voluntary Simplicity group at the Battle Ground library. It’s a five week program. Last night was session two. […]
Unconditional Battle Creek Cellars’ 2011 Pinot Noir
We met the new Vehrs, Inc. account executive for the Vancouver area last Friday night at Battle Ground Produce’s free wine tasting event. Vehrs is a domestic and import beverage company. […]
Mexican Fisherman
An American businessman was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin […]
Cellar 55 Tasting Room
Cellar 55 in downtown Vancouver was known for years as a convenient and affordable place to store vino for the casual wine enthusiast up to avid collectors. September of 2013 […]
Physical clutter is a mental process
“To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one’s own in the midst of abundance.” --Buddha As a Christian, I don’t take the teachings of Gautama Buddha as […]