Voila! – a wonderful new discovery – Martin Ranch
It is really exciting when you are introduced to a new adventure, particularly one that involves great new people. Well, that’s what happened to Lady M and me a couple of weekends ago. You see, at a recent Community Solutions event, we along with four other couples, bid on and won a luncheon at the Martin Ranch Winery in Gilroy. I knew in advance we would have a good time since we would be with terrific friends. But, I had no idea that it would be as totally enjoyable as it turned out.
Hoist the pirate flag matey, and remember our motto – ‘Drink Local’
Have to love the creativity and energy from Renee Carillo, owner of Grinds, Vines and Automobiles coffee house downtown. Not only has she expanded – opening a chic music venue next door which I’ll refer to as “The Other Room” – but there’s a cool old car hoisted onto the loft area. It adds to a very vibrant vibe (2 points for alliteration) for what is quickly becoming a gathering place for local musicians and a place where the laptop crowd is going to enjoy hanging out. A unique creative comfortable coffee shop is an essential piece to the downtown success puzzle and Renee has put that piece into place – plus she likes to dance ...
Five words essential to understanding teens
I am always in awe of people who speak more than one language. Frankly, mastering English was a bit of a stretch for me (and yes, using the word “master” to describe my language skills is also a bit of a stretch). In high school, I spent three years in Spanish class. Three. Miserable. Years. That is time I can never, ever get back. And yet, after all that torture, the spanglish menu at Taco Bell can still be bewildering.
Be aware of the risks of not investing
You’ve no doubt heard about the risks associated with investing. This investment carries this type of risk, while that investment carries another one. And it is certainly true that all investments do involve some form of risk. But what about not investing? Isn’t there some risk associated with that, too?
Use a little finesse to win at bridge
Let us explore the art of the finesse. No, I am not talking about social grace, but rather, finesse is a specific technique for creating a situation where a lower-ranked card can become a winner.
