Five years ago today (or perhaps it was a few days before that since it took me a couple days to get this whole blogging thing set up and then maybe a few more to decide I actually wanted to push “publish” on the blog) I said to Mr. Wannabe Wino: “Hey, I think I’m [...]
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Comment #10 Stephanie! Congratulations Stephanie, you are the proud owner a new White Wine Vinturi! (I had a couple Stephs/Stephanies enter, this winner’s email starts with the word “iowa.”) I’ll shoot you an email for your mailing address and we’ll get that right into the mail for you. Thanks to everyone who participated!
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A few weeks ago I received the Vinturi White Wine Aerator as a sample for review from the Vinturi company. Along with that, the Vinturi folks offered to do a give-away on my blog! So who does that benefit? You! All you need to do to win is go here on Facebook and like Vinturi, [...]
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Today is my and Matt’s 5th wedding anniversary. Five years certainly went by very quickly. Many changes over these last five years as well. Who would have thought that a blind date 10 years ago would lead to a marriage and my beautiful daughter! This year we are celebrating in Vegas as I’m off speaking [...]
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You may have noticed that Wannabe Wino slowed down considerably in the past 10 months. I never offered an explanation for that beyond the fact that life was hectic. And it was and will continue to be, though I expect things to pick up around ye ol’ wine blog in 2011. Mr. Wannabe Wino and [...]
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To all my American readers, enjoy your turkey day! I hope you are able to spend the day with family, friends, good food, and of course, delicious wine!
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In human terms, my blog is a toddler, bordering on being a child. In blog terms though, my blog is an older person, probably bordering on retirement. Most blogs don’t last very long. It’s quite easy to use a free blogging service and toss up your blog, then quickly get bored with it and just [...]
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Four years ago today! I can’t believe how fast four years has gone by…or really the fact that we’re approaching 10 years of knowing each other. Thankfully our wedding day was a lot nicer than today’s rain and icky weather, but I’m sure we’ll still enjoy a lovely dinner out tonight! Here’s to many more [...]
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I hope everyone has a fantastic holiday weekend! Enjoy some good wine and fireworks! I’m on vacation this week, so no posts until I get back on July 12!
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(Sorry for the radio silence the last few days, I went out of town for Memorial Day weekend and didn’t touch a computer the whole time I was gone!) Today is Matt’s birthday! Hope it’s a great day and sorry you have to work! We’re headed to Charlie Palmer’s Steak House for dinner, yum!
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