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I have often mentioned the “Great Wine Blight” of the late 1800s in my columns and I feel that some knowledge about the subject could enlighten the reader of a catastrophe, born in the state of Missouri, that might have resulted in the total demise of wine and wine grape growing as we know it today. more
This year is proving to be quite a challenge for gardening. Little rain, strong winds, and hot weather have all contributed to those challenges. Gardeners need a break or at least a few free plants. Free plants are possible if you choose wisely and welcome the volunteers. more
I like to think of myself as pretty eloquent, in print. I can write a good poem or a witty turn of phrase. I easily switch between humorous and charming, or stern and strident, or filled with pathos. God seems to have given me some small talent for the written word. more
Hello friends! How are you this week? Here in Warrensburg, it has been so dry! This relentless heat is hard on the plants. It is hard on us too. This week I pray for rain, and I look forward to time in my garden. I know where each thing is planted, and I am always eager to watch them grow. I enjoy tending my garden and so this season of dry heat has been a challenge. more
I hope you are all taking precautions concerning your health in this hot, dry weather. It’s hard to think that the upper Midwest is a likely area for fires, but that is the latest info about burning “hot spots” in the U.S. — northern Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan. more
As many in the Christian community are and have been praying for revival and in places have been seeing revival take place, I think this is great, but is it enough? The title of the column here is not about a conflict between “Revival and Revolution,” but about how we should be praying for them as both rather than either or scenarios. I say this because they are not the same, or at least how it seems. What is the difference, one might ask? more
For decades, the most forgettable red wine grape in France was the malbec. It was sparsely grown, mostly in the Bordeaux region, where its only claim to fame was that it was an excellent additive to “beef up” lightly colored or weak cabernet sauvignon and merlot wines. When made into a wine, the French-grown malbec produced one that was super tannic (astringent), black as ink and could take as long as 25 years of aging before it was drinkable. more
I made a momentous decision back in May. I had been thinking about it for a while, but something about change and the unknown kept me from jumping. Finally, though, I took the leap. I “retired” from playing or directing music at Broadway Presbyterian. more
Our air conditioner bit the dust the other day. It will need to be replaced. It was 33 years old, a grand old age, so while I’m frustrated about the upcoming purchase, we sort of saw this coming. I just wish it would have happened when it was a little cooler. We’re going to be pretty sweaty around here for a while. more
If you go hiking in a park, sometimes they have a map in the main office. If you go to a large mall, at the entrances, there’s a map too. On these maps, there is normally a star or a dot with an arrow pointing to it stating, “You are here.“ From that reference point, you can route your travel and plan for the distance and details along the way. Those traveling with you will need to know where you are presently too. more
Our family had an amazing vacation staying with our oldest daughter just outside of Destin, Florida, last week. It was much needed. more
A short time ago, I wrote about the excellent and affordable chardonnay wines from more
God is eternally existent, which means He doesn’t have a beginning or an end. He was never created. Anything that has been created has come into being because He created it. And, of course, one of the things that He created was humanity. more
Do you ever wish that you could wake up and simply make a decision to be happy? Did you know that it’s possible? more
Rosé wines and the warmer seasons seem to complement each other. Whether it is the delightful pink color or its pleasant, almost perfume-like aroma, rosé wines fit perfectly with our warm weather lifestyle and food preferences. more
The rains finally came and it was great to get a break from watering the gardens and containers. It seems that tap water can keep things alive but rain water really makes plants thrive. Getting up early for a walk-a-bout with a cup of coffee is really worth the effort on these cool mornings. The excitement of seeing a new sprout or a new flower bud never gets old. more
The 2 inches of rain we received last Saturday night and Sunday morning was, in my estimation, the best rain we’ve had this year. Finally, we got precipitation without all the wind and hard rain that just ran off the hills of Warrensburg and down the backyard creeks. It’s amazing how well the plants are looking even though it’s been so dry. more
I believe I am a bit of a compulsive obsessive as I seem to enjoy devoting my columns to one variety or one producer at a time. I now depart from my usual style and offer the reader information on wines that I have recently sampled that are from different nations, different producers and different varieties. To put it simply, it will be the dread of all compulsive obsessives, helter-skelter. more
Here’s a word of warning regarding the not-so-shocking news last week: Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for allegedly committing a crime (or more than one). more
It’s summertime, so that means being in and on the water for many, whether that’s a pool, river, lake, waterpark, or Slip ‘N Slide in the backyard. more
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