Monthly Archives: May 2009
Pitching in at the warehouse
It seems we all need to do more these days than what our job description entails. At the newspaper, I’ve been helping out on the forklift. We use a lift to pull pallets of newspaper inserts off of delivery trucks. … Continue reading
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Where the dogs play, politics goes on in the background
Who would defecate in a dog’s water dish? Apparently, that behavior has been encountered by a few of the regulars at the Lodi dog park where Christine and I often take CoCo for a little exercise. The park is a … Continue reading
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What I’m drinking …
The word of the day is caipirinha. I think I butcher it every time I say it, but the pronunciation is kai-pur-een-ya. This is reportedly the national drink of Brazil. I wish I had been to Brazil or knew some … Continue reading
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The fox that dances
Christine and me had been hearing the buzz about a new tasting room/winery/restaurant/bakery/cheese factory in Downtown Lodi so we decided to check it out during the long weekend. I always have doubts about places that try to do too much, … Continue reading
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Double chop good life at Wine and Roses
Every wine region seems to have its signature hotel and restaurant. In Lodi, it’s the Wine and Roses. Located in a rambling farmhouse that has been converted into a hotel and spa, Wine and Roses is emblematic of Lodi’s growth … Continue reading
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What I’m drinking …
After a few shots on a hot day, you get a little tired of just slugging back straight booze. You need something calmer, more meditative. Cocktails. Tasked with mixing some mixers with some party fixers, I improvised with cranberry juice, … Continue reading
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Contract versus traditional
In Saturday’s paper I had a story about Estate Crush, a new contract crush pad opening in Lodi. The owners are a group of four Lodians who are looking to meet the added winemaking demand from the area’s fast growing … Continue reading
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A great spot in Calistoga
One of my favorite places in Napa Valley is the Calistoga Inn. Located in downtown Calistoga, the inn is a rambling old hotel with a gorgeous patio situated alongside a creek. I recently went there with my friends John and … Continue reading
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Emergency vet visit
Around 6:30 on Sunday evening, I was drinking a Coors and watching the Giants battle into extra innings with the hated LA Dodgers. I was making tacos and had some flank steak marinating in the fridge and was about to … Continue reading
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Journalists and car salesmen
In today’s newspaper, I had a story about how car salesmen in Lodi are persevering despite bleak sales. During my interviews I drew on the struggles of the newspaper industry to establish a common ground between myself and the sales … Continue reading
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