Category: From my Journal
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A quick trip to Napa and TV appearance in Houston were just a part of my week…
What a week! Monday I found out, while waiting to have an MRI done on my knee, that it would be wise to attend the Wine Market Council’s annual meeting in Napa which was Friday. I logged onto United, checked for award flights, booked the trip and asked my rock star assistant, Brittany, to reserve…
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Honey, I’m good
This morning I heard Andy Grammer’s song, “Honey I’m Good” on Sirius XM and couldn’t help but smile. A song on mainstream radio that is totally catchy and talks about staying true to the one you love? Wait. What? Oh yes!! “Oh, baby. No, baby. You got me all wrong baby. My baby’s already got all…
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He’s got your back– and your plan
Today’s scripture is one I see people lean on in times of trouble, but it’s one I smile about in times of joy, too. Actually it makes me smile a LOT in times of joy. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit…
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Weary? Ask for some strength
Last week I had an absolutely whirlwind week of meetings in Manhattan. I hit the ground running Saturday afternoon and had meetings every single day and night I was there until I left the following Saturday afternoon. And every single meeting was amazing. Really. (If you follow me on Instagram, you got a taste of my…
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True Confession of a Fear of Mine
Yesterday I followed the advice given me the day before and reached out to the department chair at a university that I am hoping can and will help me with a project for VineSleuth/ Wine4.Me. In following that advice, though, I had to face one of my fears head on and conquer it. Twice. I…