SAHMmelier
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Being a stay- at-home mom can leave one thirsting for a taste of the outside world, a world in which sentences are composed of more than three words. I write to tell their stories, to share a piece of mine. I write to learn as I teach others. I write to connect with new friends, to disconnect from the world. I write to celebrate what makes each of us unique, and that which ties us together.
SAHMmelier
2M ago
“He retraces the steps of those that came before him.” Years ago, I wrote a poem outlining the history of the Bundschu family, intertwined with the life cycle of the vine. Previous generations of the family had laid the foundation, they’d refined course and overcome obstacles to get where they were. The current generation of ..read more
SAHMmelier
2M ago
What happens when the whisper Turns into a roar? When knowing, turns to longings Not able to ignore? What happens when the cracks give way? The false foundation crumbles. What happens when you lose your way? Your truth and center fumbles. We pad our truth with wishes And hopes for turning leaves We tell ourselves ..read more
SAHMmelier
5M ago
October was Texas Wine Month, so I dusted off my media hat to join two online tastings. The first was a talk and taste with Texas Fine Wine, the next highlighted wines from Texas Heritage Vineyard. While I was not able to join in person to sample the wines in the first tasting, a few ..read more
SAHMmelier
7M ago
The inception of this blog followed some successful entries into poetry contests. One poem was whipped out in about thirty minutes, the other followed a day of research and a more complex process. Throughout my commitment to this venture, I would sometimes be awakened with an idea. I’d hash it out between the hours of ..read more
SAHMmelier
8M ago
One of the early lessons my father instilled in me was the idea that we reap what we sow, and that often the greatest rewards come from our biggest challenges. This summer has been one of the more challenging ones I have had in my 28 years in Texas. I could say that, personally, all ..read more
SAHMmelier
2y ago
The Red Mountain AVA in Yakima Valley, Washington is typically known for its cabernet sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties. Where you find world class cabernet sauvignon, you’re likely to find equally refined sauvignon blanc. I recently sat in on a virtual tasting with Robert Larsen and Rusty Eddy of Wine and Spirits Spoken Here to learn ..read more
SAHMmelier
4y ago
There are always gifts in trials. And this is one with unprecedented trials, and unexpected gifts. I miss my students, but am grateful for the extra time with my own children. I miss baseball, and drinks with friends, and browsing stores, but am grateful for the slower pace and virtual reunions. Teaching virtually means a ..read more
SAHMmelier
4y ago
The birds are returning in the backyard. In the last week, my Rising Sun Redbud has gone from purple blossoms, to apricot hearts, the color now in various shades of chartreuse. Nature is not missing a beat in this radical shift. In fact, there are many stories indicating a healing is taking place. Sitting on ..read more
SAHMmelier
4y ago
I’ve sat down to write many times over the last five months, unsure of where to begin. The changes around here have led to unexpected understandings. Those understandings, new peace. That peace, challenged by change. I’ve missed my time here. I’ve missed the time to delve into wine discoveries, mid-week jaunts to the Hill Country ..read more
SAHMmelier
4y ago
{Photo Courtesy of Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. These wines were shipped as media samples. I received no other compensation.} The beginning of the new school year is a time of gathering. Gathering information, identifying needs, discovering gifts. With a vast array of personalities, interests, backgrounds, and strengths, I have to find a way to ..read more