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What's a safe withdrawal rate for Wine Guy and Wine Gal in Sonoma California to have 35 years of “guaranteed” retirement spending? How aggressively should they convert their retirement savings to Roth IRA? Should the Bond family move from Silicon Valley to a no-income-tax state in retirement? Can Doc in San Francisco quit work in 8 years when his daughter starts college? Rob in Kansas City and his wife are in their late 30s and have 2 million saved. Can they retire early? Plus, Elisa in Fremont has more than the capital gains exclusion for a married couple of $500,000 worth of home equity. How much will this cost her, and will it kill her IRMAA for Medicare premiums? Should Happy Camper and Jolly Pumpkin take their pension's monthly annuity or the lump sum payout? And finally, Lloyd in South Dakota isn't a fan of retirement accounts and wants Joe and Big Al to talk some sense into him. Access all the free financial resources and the episode transcript: https://bit.ly/ymyw-506 CALCULATE your Financial Blueprint SCHEDULE your Financial Assessment WATCH Financial Planning at Every Age on YMYW TV DOWNLOAD The Retirement Readiness Guide for free READ THE BLOG: It's Not Too Late! Year-End Financial Moves to Make Right Now READ THE BLOG: US National Debt and the Impact on Long-Term Investing REQUEST: Ask Joe & Big Al for your Retirement Spitball Analysis SUBSCRIBE: YMYW on YouTube DOWNLOAD: more free guides READ: financial blogs WATCH: educational videos SUBSCRIBE: YMYW Newsletter   Timestamps:  00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 01:05 - What's Our Guaranteed Safe Withdrawal Rate for 35 Years of Retirement? How Aggressive Should We Convert to Roth? (Wine Guy/Gal, Sonoma, CA) 12:09 - Calculate your Financial Blueprint, schedule a Free Financial Assessment 13:45 - Should We Move to a No Income Tax State in Retirement? (James Bond, Silicon Valley, CA - voice) 20:50 - Can I Stop Working in 8 Years When Daughter Starts College? (Doc, San Francisco, CA) 26:10 - Late 30s With $2M. Are We Really on Track for Early Retirement? (Rob, Kansas City) 31:20 - Watch Financial Planning at Every Age on YMYW TV, download the Retirement Readiness Guide 32:25 - Our Home Equity is Over the $500K Exclusion. How Much Will We Be Charged? Will This Kill My IRMAA? (Elisa, Fremont, CA) 35:44 - Should We Take the Monthly Pension or Lump Sum Payout? (Happy Camper & Jolly Pumpkin, WI) 43:03 - I'm Not a Fan of Retirement Accounts. Talk Some Sense Into Me. (Lloyd Christmas, SD) 49:04 - Outro: Read the blogs, It's Not Too Late! Year-End Financial Moves to Make Right Now and US National Debt and the Impact on Long-Term Investing

For Episode 63 of Read Between the Wines, we journey to the heart of Sonoma County, California, to meet Mark Beaman, head winemaker at Kenwood Vineyards. Known for its heritage and deep connection to the land, Kenwood is celebrated for crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of Sonoma, including its exclusive use of fruit from the iconic Jack London Ranch. In this episode, Mark delves into the rich history of Kenwood Vineyards, established in 1970, and its commitment to sustainability and tradition. He explores how Sonoma's diverse terroir and the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean shape the character of its wines, with a particular focus on the estate's renowned Cabernet Sauvignons. Listeners will hear about Mark's fascinating career journey, from his upbringing on a farm in the Pacific Northwest to his time in the Peace Corps in Tanzania and his early winemaking days in Washington's Columbia Valley. This episode offers a blend of storytelling, winemaking expertise, and a deep dive into the art of crafting wines that evolve with time. Join us for an inspiring conversation with a winemaker who is as passionate about the land as he is about the wines he creates.  We offer BONUS materials for this episode including a Master Class from Mark Beaman of wine barrels. The bonus material is exclusively available on our website:  https://www.readbetweenthewinespodcast.com/episode/kenwood/ For more information about our Podcast, visit us on the web:  https://readbetweenthewinespodcast.com  Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/betweenthewinesmedia  Connect with us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/read-between-the-wines       

Hello again Racing Ears, Mr Producer and I were able to attend the 2024 CSRG David Love Vintage Races held at Sears Point International Raceway in Sonoma California.  It was great to see this place in its glory on a late winter Saturday after a very wet winter with its green hills and tiny white flowers popping up all around the circuit.  Got to do more interviewing of participants with their cars and their opinions of the new track resurfacing that happend over the winter.  I also was able to capture these great cars coming through turn 2 in the various racing groups as they ran back on Saturday of the weekend.  Thanks again for listening to The Racing Ear Podcast!  I also wanted to mention that The Racing Ear Podcast is being featured on FeedSpot as being a part of the "10 Best California Car Podcasts".  As of March 26, 2024, this podcast is ranked #6 on their list.Thank you so much for your listenership!!GOD BLESS you and Happy Easter!!https://podcasts.feedspot.com/california_car_podcasts/Porsche 935 Number 70 owned by Charles Nearburg warming up in the paddock before a session at the Porsche Rennsport Reunion 7 at Laguna Seca Raceway. Footage of The Corkscrew at Laguna Seca during the 2015 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Support the showhttps://www.fiverr.com/s/paAkwE

“We had this huge family. We always came together. There was lots of love. There was lots of support. And really lots of great food. And I think it really instilled in us that fundamental love of entertaining and breaking bread together - of camaraderie, storytelling, conversation - all the things that happen around the table.” We're in great company with Joe and Catherine Bartolomei, the brother and sister duo who returned to their family's farmland to renovate and restore their piece of Sonoma wine country into a boutique luxury hotel, spa and dining offering with a strong sense of place.  Nestled in the Russian River Valley of California, among gently rolling hills and stunning majestic vistas, Joe and Catherine welcome guests from all over the world to an inspired escape, creating meaningful experiences in a setting most sublime.  In this episode, Joe and Catherine take us all on a trip down memory lane, strolling past Sonoma's recent agricultural revolution, stopping in the shops, farms and vineyards of lifelong friends, and inviting us to sip on some of the best wines the region has to offer.  Top Takeaways [1:45] Growing up in Sonoma Country, it looked a bit different than it does today - before finding its place on the world of wine map. As such, Joe and Catherine looked for every reason to leave their multi generational Italian family farmland and pave their own paths, until something changed their minds.  [6:10] What started with replanting the family vineyard in 1997, led to a change in mindset for a new generation in Sonoma wine country…farming was “cool again” and Joe and Catherine felt inspired to share this heritage with the world.  [17:45] A day in the life of a Farmhouse Inn guest is full of friendly faces, comfortable accommodations, farm raised products, local recommendations, and a glass of wine…or two.   [20:30] Every room is designed for intimacy - with yourself and with your loved ones - inviting you to do things you don't typically take the time to do - like soaking in a bathtub or sitting by the fireplace.  [24:10] It's not just “farm to table” at Farmhouse Inn, it's “farm to spa table” for guests looking to pair wellness with their wine - with treatments including seasonal and local ingredients in their remedies.   [27:15] What happens when two fifth-generation Sonoma farmers, a haute-cuisine experienced executive chef, a world-class maitre d' and a team of sommeliers conspire? [33:20] When Farmhouse Inn guests visit the Winery and Artisan Partners' vineyards and tasting rooms, galleries and shops, they're welcomed like family. Hear how these curated experiences are authentically intentional. [38:15] The future of Farmhouse Inn comes with cocktail bars, pairings, classes and tastings, and a nostalgic yet new stay experience in a “summer camp” setting.  [40:20] In all their spare time, Joe works with the tourism industry to share why Sonoma is “the best wine country in the world” and Catherine ensures there will be affordable housing and livable wages for locals to stay and steward this special sense of place.   Notable Mentions Small Vines Lambert Bridge Winery  Martinelli Winery Lynmar Estate Ryme Cellars  Isabella Rossellini  Blackberry Farm, Tennessee  Visit For Yourself Farmhouse Inn Website @farmhouse_inn Stay In Good Company Website

The Critical Thing Nobody Ever Told You About Values People's lack of values clarity is contributing to so many of the problems we are faced with, including the incredible polarity in politics, business and media. Discovering one's highest values can be confusing and complicated and rarely creates implementable and lasting results. We eliminate the complexity and confusion by dividing values into two distinct categories, making it easy for people to discover, remember and live in alignment with what is most important to them. Robert MacPhee is the creator of the “Excellent Decisions” values-based leadership program and the author of "Living a Values Based Life". He is the former Director of Training for the Canfield Training Group, (having worked closely for many years with Jack Canfield, the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Book series and the author of The Success Principles). Robert is a Founding Member and former Executive Director of the Transformational Leadership Council, a Co-Founder of the Southern California Association of Transformational Leaders, and a former Executive Board Member of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of Conscious Capitalism. Robert is a knowledgeable, fun and engaging speaker and facilitator. He is an expert in experiential learning, peak performance, values clarification and leadership. He has spoken at corporate conferences, industry trade shows, government conferences, Colleges, Universities and High Schools and he has been a featured presenter at a wide variety of corporate events and trainings. Robert currently lives in Sonoma California, is a committed father and former marathon runner, and has become an aspiring wine aficionado. For more information - https://valuesbasedlife.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, our theme is “Global View of Gastronomy”. We begin with Aurelio Montes Sr, Partner of Montes Wines in Chile.; then we head to Sonoma California where Dan Wildermuth, VP of Global Marketing for Rodney Strong shares his insights into visiting the popular wine region; then back in British Columbia, we speak with Graham Nordin, GM of Iconic Wineries of BC who provides a look at the restaurant scene in Kelowna; and Mike Coghill, Founder of Yellow Dog Brewery, talks about beer and food in Penticton.

“There's so many craftspeople and artisans up here. Everyone up here has a shared appreciation for seasonality and the quality of ingredients and that sort of lifestyle. And then visitors are coming to be a part of that. So we were really drawn to what a unique location that was, to not separate the agricultural side from the experiential side.” We're in great company with Kyle & Katina Connaughton, the husband and wife duo behind SingleThread Farms, a bespoke hospitality experience earning 3 Michelin Stars and a Green Michelin Star for their farm, restaurant and inn in the center of Sonoma Wine Country.  Here they work and live in harmony, Katina as the Head Farmer and Kyle as the Head Chef, to provide locally curated and crafted produce and products, one of the world's best fine dining destinations and wine programs, paired with intimate accommodations to accompany it all.  In this episode, Kyle & Katina celebrate the story of their life - their young love, dedication to family, worldly travels, love of nature, passion for creativity, and collaboration with community - painting an optimistic outlook for a world inspired by a stronger sense of seasonality and locality.  Top Takeaways [2:00] How a story of young love transpired into a life of worldly travels, the pursuit of culinary and agricultural passions, the raising of a family and the eventual return home.  [5:40] Kyle and Katina both found their “Ikigai,” Japanese for “your reason for being” while living in a small fishing village in Hokkaido, which has sparked great influence in their artisan collaborations, menu inspiration, seasonal purveyors and natural sense of place.  [13:10] Why the Connaughton's did not want to follow the trend and open a farm to table restaurant in a big city, instead opting to bring people directly to the source that is Sonoma Wine Country.  [17:30] SingleThread both tells the story of the seamless past, present and future experiences that shape the farm, restaurant and inn and of all of the strong fibers of community members who weave together this narrative.  [21:20] How Katina's farm brings biodiversity to wine country - supplying vegetables, fruit, herbs, flowers, honey, and olive oil to Kyle's kitchen - while inviting guests to experience this bounty through her Farm Store's fresh produce, florals and pantry line staples, CSA boxes, workshops and field walks.  [25:00] A peek into the kitchen of a 3 Michelin Star restaurant, where Kyle and his team get creative with each dish showcasing the best of what is in season, being sure to support their entire community of farmers, to nourish their own team and their community in need. [39:30] A stay at the inn is meant to feel like you're a friend visiting the Connaughton's home. From a nourishing breakfast to endless snacks and an intimate dinner, Kyle and Katina take great care in the attention they give their guests. [56:30] As SingleThread Farms continues to grow and flourish, guests can expect to get their hands dirty with more experiences and to have a new place to stay with an expansion of the inn under renovation.  Notable Mentions Russian River Brewing Quail & Condor Bakery Maison Healdsburg Wine Bar Troubadour Bread & Bistro Molti Amici Italian Eatery Visit For Yourself SingleThread Farms Website @singlethreadfarms  Stay In Good Company Website

When you talk to a county supervisor from Sonoma County, California, you have to start the conversation with wine, and we do. We also talk about wildfires and fire resiliency. Join the conversation. GoodGovernmentShow.com SonomaCounty.CA.gov Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco   Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

In this episode we take you on a trip to one of the places in the US that we enjoy returning to from time to time. Welcome to the wine region of California. We'll share three ways that we have experienced the wine regions and the pros and cons of each, some of our favorite wineries that we have visited, the wonderful places that we have stayed, and a few great places to eat while you are in the area. Whether you are seeking the perfect wine or just so breathtaking scenery, pack a bag and join us as we travel to Napa Valley and Sonoma, California. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. Here's the link to book the private tour wine driver we used on one of our trips - Steve Batory - Fine Wine Tours Where we have stayed: Carneros Resort and Spa - located between Napa & Sonoma White House Inn & Spa in Downtown Napa The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection Hotel in Downtown Sonoma List of the wineries we have been to Note that Napa Valley includes St. Helena, Rutherford, Yountville and Sonoma includes Glenn Ellen, Kenwood, Russian River Valley Napa Mumm Napa Cade Winery Peju Round Pond Caymus Reverie II Crocker & Starr V Sattui Winery - we had lunch here Sonoma Porter Creek vineyards Martorana Family winery Christopher Creek Pedroncelli Winery picked up lunch at dry creek general store - ate at Martorana Family winery Thomas George Winery Buena Vista Kenwood Anaba Matanzas Creek Winery The Donum Estate Gloria Ferrer Wines Landmark j Rochioli Vineyard & Winery Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Benziger Family Winery - Biodynamic Farming Cline Where to Eat Eat brunch at Auberge du Soleil - Napa Dry creek general store to pickup sandwiches v. Sarttuli Sonoma market - for sandwich and salads hot bar lunch meat The girl & the fig Sonoma B & V Whiskey Bar & Grille Sonoma In the town of Napa Allegria Oxbow Public Market - with food vendors etc Tarla Mediterrean In Yountville RH Yountville Bouchon Bistro A couple of other suggestions: In napa and sonoma you are going to also find tasting rooms so if you don't want to drive from one to another You Have to stop by Muir woods - make a parking reservation online but we think it is a must do when visiting the area San Rafael might be a good stop for lunch on the way in from San Fransisco, we recommend - Taqueria San Jose in San Fafael On the way to Muir Woods stop in Mill Valley - Equator Coffee Sign up for free travel deals & exclusive content here. Read more about this and other travel destinations on our BLOG Follow our travels on Facebook Follow our travels on Instagram here See and Save our travel ideas on Pinterest See our travel videos on You Tube Music Credit Music by OYStudio from Pixabay

For this edition of Brewstilled, I'm joined by Hendrik from Cuver Brewing in Sonoma California. In a region known for it's wineries, Cuver Brewing is part of a growing beer presence in California Wine Country. Cuver Brewing brews Belgian Style beers, bringing a sense of innovation to California's Craft Beer scene. With the IPA craze now fading with popularity in the craft beer world, Cuver Brewing brings a Belgian style vibe allowing beer enthusiasts to discover the world of Belgian style beer. For this episode of Brewstilled, I speak with Hendrik about his journey into brewing, the history of Cuver Brewing, Belgian beer styles and more. 

Door Bumper Clear returns from sunny Sonoma California with PLENTY to talk about from the weekend. Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft and TJ Majors welcome Karsyn Elledge was Casey's super-sub on the show!In Spot On Spot Off, the group unpacks NASCAR's new safety changes following a string of big crashes throughout the first half of the season, discusses Chase Elliott's return after his one-week suspension, and dives into the mostly caution free race at Sonoma that opened the door for in-race strategy to play out.The group also points out Ross Chastain has been uncharacteristically quiet the last couple of weeks, and breaks down a handful of not to be missed reaction theatre calls... with a new call-in number! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Door Bumper Clear returns from sunny Sonoma California with PLENTY to talk about from the weekend. Brett Griffin, Freddie Kraft and TJ Majors welcome Karsyn Elledge was Casey's super-sub on the show! In Spot On Spot Off, the group unpacks NASCAR's new safety changes following a string of big crashes throughout the first half of the season, discusses Chase Elliott's return after his one-week suspension, and dives into the mostly caution free race at Sonoma that opened the door for in-race strategy to play out. The group also points out Ross Chastain has been uncharacteristically quiet the last couple of weeks, and breaks down a handful of not to be missed reaction theatre calls... with a new call-in number! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Valley of the Moon Music Festival in Sonoma California is so unique that it is hard to know where to begin. Ditto regarding the president of its Board of Directors Kimberly Blattner who was not raised with classical music but whose passion for it now has guided much of what she does. She says that...

Over the past 40 years Robert Mark Kamen has written 23 feature films among them: TAPS, THE KARATE KID 1,2,3, and 5 THE POWER OF ONE, LETHAL WEAPON 3, A WALK IN THE CLOUDS, THE FIFTH ELEMENT, TRANSPORTER 1,2,3, TAKEN 1, 2, 3. COLOMBIANA, ANGEL HAS FALLEN.Robert was born in the Bronx, New York. He received his BA from NYU in Literature, and his Masters and Ph.D in American Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. In 1979 he sold the first screenplay he ever wrote to Warner Bros.With the proceeds from his first screenplay Robert purchased 300 acres of raw land in Sonoma California in the Mayacamas Mountains overlooking the San Francisco Bay. In 1980 he planted a 50 acre organic vineyard on the land, which today produces highly regarded Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah wines.Books ChosenThe Structure of the Scientific Revolution by Thomas KuhnAbsalom, Absalom! by William FaulknerDesperadoes by Ron HansenOther MaterialsWilliam Faulkner Interview in The Paris ReviewWilliam Faulkner Nobel Prize SpeechBacklisted podcast episode about Absalom, Absalom!Unleashed starring Jet Li, Morgan Freeman and Bob HoskinsRobert Mark Kamen wineryListener of the week (Film producer, director and writer James Cotton)Jean-Pierre Melville: An American In Paris by Ginette Vincendeau Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news. If you do two things, leave us a (nice!) review on Itunes. Thank you so much for listening.  Listeners, we love you. Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the show

Today on The Chrome Cast Podcast, we have a special in-person interview episode with Victor Tyan from MediaTek. I was recently out in Sonoma California for the MediaTek Executive Summit and Victor was kind enough to sit down with me to chat about their announcement of their next-gen Kompanio SoCs for entry-level Chromebooks: the Kompanio 520 and 528. In our conversation, we dig into the details of the new processors but Victor also shared some thoughts on the entire Kompanio lineup, the company's focus on sustainability, the education market, and how MediaTek came up with the name Kompanio. It was so much fun to do an in-person interview and I hope that you enjoy it! Links MediaTek unveils next-gen Kompanio SoCs for entry-level Chromebooks The Chrome Cast 198: Understanding the Kompanio Roadmap with MediaTek's Adam King HP launches MediaTek-powered 2-in-1 Chromebook Powered By MediaTek The Chromebook Experience Powered by MediaTek Kompanio This episode is also brought to you by Fresh Roasted Coffee. To check it out, CLICK HERE and use the discount code UNBOXED for 15% off your initial purchase! This episode is also brought to you by NordVPN. CLICK HERE to try it out and get 2 years for $3.29 per month. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chromeunboxed/support

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Robert and Rossco discuss TrainTown in Sonoma California. Traintown - https://www.traintown.com/ Robert Thompson Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robertlandpodcast/ Rossco Soletrain - https://linktr.ee/rosscosoletrain The Robertland Podcast is a Theme Park / Amusement Park Podcast with a Oddball Comedic twist that leans NSFW. Hosts Robert Thompson and Rossco Soletrain explore the Theme and Amusement parks located World Wide and the Communities that revolve around them. Weather it be Parks, Hotels, Transportation, Landscaping, Restaurants, Rides, History, Memories, Concessions, Creators, Characters, Operators, Owners or even the Hookers that work the nearby corners of the parks, Robertland brings Special Guests who share their unique experiences with our Special Audience. Enjoy.

My guest for Episode Thirty-Two of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is North American wine writer, speaker, and educator, Elaine Chukan-Brown. Elaine is based in Sonoma, California, where she writes about her adventures in wine for magazines, such as Club Oenologique, Wine & Spirits Magazine, Decanter, and Gourmet Traveller WINE. Her work has also appeared in such quintessential wine tomes, like the 4th Edition of The Oxford Companion to Wine, and the 8th Edition of the World Atlas of Wine...but we don't only talk about writing about wine... (that would be almost too boring)... No, we discuss many more things besides, including: California Wine The Nuance and Diversity of this Big Western State From Monterey to Mendocino How Growing Conditions set the Tone for Winegrowing The Unseen Cultural Layers of Wine Regions Life Changing Moments Writing and Illustrating Wine Tasting Notes And Much More... - - Connect: - Elaine Chukan-Brown - @hawk_wakawaka - Fermenting Place - @fermentingplace / fermentingplace.com - - If you dig what you hear, please consider giving the podcast a follow, subscribe, rate, and/or, at least, a comment via your favourite podcast listening platform, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Breez, or Sphinx Chat. It takes no time at all, and it really helps the all seeing algorithms discover and connect with new listeners, like you. This episode is brought to you by the Fermenting Place [podcast] Patreon Supporters... Become one! Thanks for listening... x --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fermenting-place/support

Myriah & Jerry chat with Rotary Club of Santa Rosa's Mae Heagerty-Matos, talking about upcoming changes to the Santa Rosa chapters, upcoming events that involve Shoes4Kids, and learning more about Mae's story and history with the club. For more info on Rotary Club of Santa Rosa, visit their website. --Please help keep People Doing Good going! Support us by becoming a Patreon Patron... visit our page and be regular supporter if you can. --We've launched a new You Tube Channel! Be sure to find us on youtube (People Doing Good Podcast) and watch our first video with Carson Pforsich of EP29, during his workout at Langermann's Health Club. --To stay up to date with Myriah & Jerry, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow People Doing Good on social media: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram: @1GoodPodcastEmail: PeopleDoingGoodPodcast@Gmail.comPeople Doing Good is made possible in part by Shoes4Kidz: www.Shoes4Kidz.comThis Podcast is Produced & Edited by Charlene Goto of  Go-To Productions

Today we’re diving deep into the history, culture, and passion that make Sonoma County, California such a special place. While known for being the birthplace of Californian wine, Sonoma has so much more to offer. From beautifully wild coastlines and Redwood Forest groves to some of the freshest produce, oysters, and creameries found anywhere in the world. We have two guests today, Paul Sloan - owner of Smallvines Wines and Joe Bartolomei - owner of Farmhouse Inn - a family run, luxury boutique hotel in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Both Joe and Paul’s families have been farming the land in Sonoma for multiple generations. We discuss everything from wine making and Michelin stars, to whale watching and weddings. Though Joe and Paul won’t say it - It’s worth pointing out that family ties and deep roots shape the experience in Sonoma vs the more corporate experiences you’ll find with their neighbors over in Napa.  Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com   Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn

Very special guest - the former Mayor of Sonoma California, is voter ID racist, Biden report, the new J&J 3-in-one shampoo + conditioner + COVID Vaccine, COVID Report, & other headlines with Rear-Admiral Asshole (GQ), Sweet D, Dr. Johnny Lawrance, Old Greg, & Producer Wes. Social media below...   ----more---- LINKS - Click 'em while they're hot  facebook.com/powerofpessimism   Twitter @PowerPessimism   Instagram @PowerofPessimism   Website pessimism.show

The one and only Cooley Digital 5.0 calls in to the show from the state of Ohio. He tells the audience a bit about his demolition derby experience and concept band Black Roses.  topics include: Chucky Boy, dollar store wine, family, cars, demolition derby, Wustang, Ohio, ruckus, turquoise, old videos, cleaning candle wax in the bathroom, Band of Roses wine can, Black Roses, bum wine, Sonoma California, Guns N Roses, beer, ridge runners, moonshine, Instagram, sasquatch, We Do It Outdoors YouTube channel

Rosè wines are such an interesting topic because there are so many different styles out there! With Rosè made in almost every major wine region, the countless options can be overwhelming at times. I often get asked “How are Rosè wines made? Are there rosè grapes? Or are they made by mixing red and white wine?" The short answer is that rosè wines are made from red grapes. The winemaker limits the amount of time the grape juice is in contact with its skins during the crushing process, so that the juice extracts minimal color and looks more pinkish than red. This also means that the juice extracts less flavor from the skins, so these wines tend to be much lighter and fruitier than the red wines made from the same grape varietals. There are a wide range of flavors and styles of rosè wine because there are countless red grape varietals used to make rosès - Pinot Noir, Cinsault, Mourvedre, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah….the list goes on and on! Rosès can be a single grape varietal or a blend of multiple varietals. There are no requirements around the specific grapes that must be used or how the wines are made, so they are truly different depending on where in the world they are from and the specific winemaker who made them. It is important to note that in some rosè regions, like Provence (FR), there are some white grapes that are added to the blend to soften the red grapes. This is not very common as most rosès around the world are made exclusively from red grapes, but I think it's worth mentioning! Rosès are perfect to enjoy all year long, but I have found that there is a specific uptick in rosè interest around Valentine's Day. Everyone loves to drink something pink around this holiday, so I've rounded up my top 5 picks for this year and included pictures of each bottle to make it a little easier when you're shopping for your sweetheart or galentine's day party! 1.  Sonoma Cutrer Rose: First up is the Sonoma Cutrer Rose from Sonoma California. They've made each vintage a little differently and it looks like their 2020 is really light and fresh. I've only tried their 2017 which had a really rich dark color, but I was really impressed with it! I'm not normally a California Pinot Noir fan and they make all of their rose's out of 100% pinot noir grapes, but this wine was fresh, fruity, and delicious. It had great acidity and would honestly hold up to a lot of heavier foods. It's around $20-$25 depending on the retailer so very decently priced and an awesome pick for Valentine's Day! 2. Bertrand Cote des Rose: You can find this wine in most grocery stores for less than $20. It's a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault from the south of France and although it has some bold grapes in it, it is very light and refreshing. This is a perfect valentine's day pick because it is delicious, well priced, and has a gorgeous bottle! Not that you should pick your wines based on the pretty bottle or label, but the bottom of this bottle is shaped like a rose, which makes it beautiful and perfect for a romantic celebration! 3. Reserve des Chastelles Tavel Rose. This wine really surprised me because it's less than $15 at Trader Joe's! I bought it because the dark rosey color intrigued me. It's also from Tavel, which is a very famous region in the Southern Rhone Valley, France that is specifically known for making amazing rose wines. Well, this wine lived up to the reputation because it is absolutely delicious! You may have seen this bottle a few weeks ago on my Instagram because I paired it with a pesto chicken pizza and it was an absolutely amazing pairing! I think this one is undiscovered and an absolutely perfect wine to drink in the winter time because of its bold flavors and dark color. 4. Chateau Vignelaure Rose: When most people think of provence, they think of rolling lavender fields and unbelievably delicious foods, but Provence is also known for being an incredible home to rose wines. Some of the best roses in the world come from Provence and this one is true to that reputation! It's around $20 a bottle and is very crisp and refreshing. I really like recommending rose from Provence (or Bandol, which is a region in Provence) because they have an incredible history in this region for making excellent roses!   5. Chanoine Champagne Rose Brut: Last up – Valentine's Day would not be complete without a little champagne and why not make it a rose champagne? If you listened to my New Year's Eve episode on Champagne then you know it can be difficult to find champagne under $50, but I love to recommend this rose champagne from Chanoine because it is delicious and under $40! It's light and refreshing and has great notes of strawberry, making it a perfect pairing with dessert or some chocolate covered strawberries to enjoy with your valentine. Be sure to subscribe to the show so that you never miss an episode!   Check out my blog post on this episode which includes pictures of each wine to make shopping a bit easier!    Still looking for a Valentine's Day gift for that special someone? Purchase a coupon for one of my virtual wine tastings! It's the perfect date night and it's a creative gift that your beau will not expect. Email me at Sarah@thewineceo.com to learn more!  

Today on Mushroom Hour we are joined by the distinguished Dr. Matthew Smith. Dr. Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Florida and the curator of the UF Fungal Herbarium (FLAS). He teaches the UF mycology course and takes on the responsibility of identifying unknown fungi for a variety of Florida stakeholders, including the UF Plant Disease Clinic, UF-IFAS Extension Service, and the UF Veterinary School. His broad range of interests spans fungal ecology, evolution, and systematics. Dr. Smith has worked extensively on the biology and systematics of hypogeous fungi (“truffles”) and the ecology of plant-symbiotic ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi. However, he has also studied a variety of other fungal groups, including plant pathogens Armillaria mellea ("oak root fungus") and Claviceps purpurea (Ergot disease of grasses) as well as the nematode-destroying fungi (Orbiliales and other Ascomycota). Dr. Smith’s work combines the synergistic use of molecular, morphological, and culture-based methods in both laboratory and field settings.Topics Covered:Mycology Journey from Sonoma California to University of Florida What is a "Truffle"? Biology of Truffles Convergent Evolution of Truffle Fungi Edible Truffles & Genus Tuber Zygomycetes North American Truffles Commercial Truffle Farming Truffle Foraging & Truffle Hounds Role of Birds in Truffle Reproduction in Southern S. America Applied Uses of Mycorrhizal Fungi Tropical Ectomycorrhizal Fungi Gondwana & Biogeography Florida Museum of Natural History Episode Resources:Dr. Matthew Smith Website: https://plantpath.ifas.ufl.edu/people/faculty-pages/matthew-smith/ Mushrooms of the Gulf Coast (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Mushrooms-Gulf-Coast-States-Mississippi/dp/1477318151 Common Florida Mushrooms (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Common-Florida-mushrooms-James-Kimbrough/dp/B00069BG5I Mushrooms Demystified (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Mushrooms-Demystified-David-Arora/dp/0898151694/ Tuber magnatum (Truffle): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_truffle Tuber melanosporum (Truffle): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuber_melanosporum Tuber canaliculatum (Truffle): https://midwestmycology.org/tuber-canaliculatum/ Tuber lyonii (Truffle): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecan_truffle William Murrill (Inspiration): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Murrill

In this one off episode, Danya welcomes to the podcast someone who has made a huge impact on her sobriety during these days of Covid-19, fitness trainer and lifestyle coach Danielly Rocha. Danielly runs Danielly's Fitness, based in Sonoma County, California, but has branched out doing mobile and zoom sessions. Hear about her personal story and also how health and wellness has plays a big part in Dayna's recovery program. For more from Danielly, check out her website. --If you're just tuning in, or haven't listened in a while, Radio Rehab is a Podcast Show hosted by Radio Personality Dayna Keyes. Each Episode, Dayna has a wide variety of conversations. She shares stories, welcome Guests, and discuss topics around her experiences with addiction and recovery. Along with occasional RR Entertainment Entertainment Drop, talking movies, television, music, comedy & everything in between.--To contact Dayna & Radio Rehab:Email - RadioRehab@Go-ToProductions.comFacebook, Instagram & Twitter - @RadioRehabDaynaText & Voicemail - 415-496-9511Radio Rehab is brought to you by Go-To Productions, for more information visit www.Go-ToProductions.com

So what did I read this year? Well, I'm all over the place. But I thought I'd take a moment to hit some of the highlights. These are in no particular order. A Gentleman in Moscow By Amor TowlesThe best book I read this year is A Gentlemen in Moscow by Amor Towles. It's just a wonderful and wonderfully crafted book. I can't say enough great things about it. It has one of the most beautiful and perfect metaphors involving a wine cellar. I literally put the book down and cursed out loud. I couldn't believe how good it was. I thought about it for weeks. But really that's a technical thing. The story is set in 1922. It's about Count Alexander Rostov, an Aristocrat who survives the Russian Revolution because he wrote a poem. Instead of being put against the wall and shot, is sentenced to house arrest, and ultimately labor, in the Metropol, a grand hotel across the street from the Kremlin. This book does what great art should always do, expand your experience of being alive. I don't think I've read a better book in the last five years and I don't expect I will in the next five. For after all, if attentiveness should be measured in minutes and discipline measured in hours, then indomitability must be measured in years.But as they came to the bend in the road where the Count would normally give a snap of the reins to speed the horses home, Helena would place a hand on his arm to signal that he should slow the team—for midnight had just arrived, and a mile behind them the bells of Ascension had begun to swing, their chimes cascading over the frozen land in holy canticle. And in the pause between hymns, if one listened with care, above the pant of the horses, above the whistle of the wind, one could hear the bells of St. Michael’s ten miles away—and then the bells of St. Sofia’s even farther afield—calling one to another like flocks of geese across a pond at dusk. The bells of Ascension . . .“I’ll tell you what is convenient,” he said after a moment. “To sleep until noon and have someone bring you your breakfast on a tray. To cancel an appointment at the very last minute. To keep a carriage waiting at the door of one party so that on a moment’s notice it can whisk you away to another. To sidestep marriage in your youth and put off having children altogether. These are the greatest of conveniences, Anushka—and at one time, I had them all. But in the end, it has been the inconveniences that have mattered to me most.” Anna Urbanova took the cigarette from the Count’s fingers, dropped it in a water glass, and kissed him on the nose.Since the day I was born, Sofia, there was only one time when Life needed me to be in a particular place at a particular time, and that was when your mother brought you to the lobby of the Metropol. And I would not accept the Tsarship of all the Russias in exchange for being in this hotel at that hour.”The Last Good Kiss By James CrumleyTo whipsaw things another great novel that I read was The Last Good Kiss by James Crumley. Here's the beginning:When I finally caught up with Abraham Trahearne he was drinking beer with an alcoholic bulldog named Fireball Roberts in a ramshackle joint just outside of Sonoma California, drinking the heart right out of a fine spring afternoon. I would say that Crumley is a guilty pleasure, but I don't feel guilty in the slightest. He's like Hunter S. Thompson and Raymond Chandler had a baby. After I finished that one, I plowed through two more of Crumley's books. No guilt. No regrets. The Story of the Stone by Barry HughartI read The Story of the Stone by Barry Hughart. It's the middle book of the Chronicles of Master Li and Number 10 Ox. These books aren't really like anything else. I have all three and didn't want to guzzle them. They're set in a mythical China that never was. They're wonderfully fantastic, very funny and surprisingly poignant in places. They are also something of a cautionary tale, the book struggled to get traction because it's in a genre of its own. It is fantasy, but Ancient Imperial China as a setting rather than the Middle Ages. Master Li is ancient and the smartest man in China. Number 10 Ox is the narrator and is played as the big, dumb strong guy, but there's a fair amount of unreliable narrator jazz.Big fun and great writing. Here's a couple of sloppily random snags“My surname is Li and my personal name is Kao, and there is a slight flaw in my character,” he said matter-of-factly. “You got a problem?”Fable has strong shoulders that carry far more truth than fact can.Master Li turned bright red while he scorched the air with the Sixty Sequential Sacrileges with which he had won the all-China Freestyle Blasphemy Competition in Hangchow three years in a row.The abbot used to say that the emotional health of a village depended upon having a man whom everyone loved to hate, and Heaven had blessed us with two of them.The Immortality Key: the Secret History of the Religion with No Name by Brian C. MurareskuReading this now. The book is an investigation into what is likely the oldest and most widespread religion -- centered around a funerary rite with hallucinogenic beer and later wine. I pounced on this after listening to an author interview with Andrew Sullivan. It's an intellectual detective story, and quite good. The first thing that hooked me was that this was an explanation for the Eleusinian Mysteries, which was a ceremony that was a well-kept secret in the Greco-Roman world. People made a pilgrimage to Eleusis, fasted, drank the beer, had unbelievable visions, and raved about the experience. Saying things like it's what made civilization possible. And say it removed the fear of death. Which was described as "If you die before you die you will not die."Best guess is the beer was brewed with ergotized wheat. But nobody knows for sure. But two things are interesting about this. One, we can actually test old vessels and figure out what was in these beverages right now. And modern medical research is showing that a single dose, if you will, of psychedelic mushrooms, cures depression and PTSD and takes away the fear of death in hospice patients. Essentially inducing a religious experience with chemicals. Johns Hopkins is doing this research, not some unwashed hippy with a YouTube channel.There are real questions about the early Christian Eucharist: was hallucinogenic? Was it an extension of the Eleusian and Dionysian mysteries. But for me, the craziest thing in the book to wrap my head around has been Goebleki Tepe the oldest known temple, dated from 10,000 B.C. Which appears to have been a sacred brewery for hallucinogenic beer. And, honestly, the hallucinogenic part is the least crazy part of that last statement. The 10,000 b.c. is nuts. That's 6000 years before settled agriculture. And the temple is constructed from gigantic slabs of stone, in a way that we didn't think people could build back then. Insert Ancient Aliens nonsense if you must, but the crazy part is that it reverses what I thought the causality of civilization. It was always thought that first came agriculture, then came beer. But it seems that beer -- as a sacrament -- predates civilization by thousands of years. The other crazy thing about his book is that the brewing of sacred potions was exclusively the realm of women. Old women. Which appears to be the origin of our archetype of witches. Boil toil and trouble anyone? And that this was stamped out as the underground Christ cult grew into the state religion of Rome. There's a lot going on in this book. And if anything I've just mentioned pique your curiosity, you should definitely check it out. Hamilton by Ron ChernowAfter watching the musical on Disney +, which scarcely needs praise from me, but is unbelievably fantastic. And amazing accomplishment on many levels -- I dipped into Ron Chernow's biography, it's also great. Here's a gem that seems uniquely appropriate to the current moment.> “This misfortune affects me less than others,” he told Eliza Schuyler, “because it is not in my temper to repine at evils that are past but to endeavor to draw good out of them, and because I think our safety depends on a total change of system. And this change of system will only be produced by misfortune.”The Bobiverse Series -- Dennis E. TaylorThis series starts with "We Are Legion (We Are Bob)" I listened to a bunch of these, so I don't have a bunch of quotes. Just read them all. They are just lovely, humane, funny speculative fiction. A guy is turned into a Von Neumann probe, A self-replicating device to explore the universe. And as he goes, he replicates himself, fights off aliens, struggles help save humanity -- it's tremendously positive without being trite or stupid. Really, really great. And the audiobooks are some of the best I've heard. In fact, if I had to rank the best audiobooks I've ever heard this currently comes in third Best performance is Stephen Fry reading the complete works of Sherlock Holmes. Of course, the stories are great, but Fry is a great actor who loves Holmes and puts everything he's got into the performance. I can't overstate how good this audio is. Number 2 and Best ensemble performance is 'World War Z'And third place is Ray Porter reading Dennis Taylor's Bobiverse books. Richard Stark, The JuggerI dipped back into this one. Westlake -- Stark was Donald Westlake's pen name -- always said this was the worst book of the series, but there's a moment in this one that's just shockingly powerful. I won't ruin it, but Westlake is master for a host of reasons. Here's a bit of his description Freedman led the way to his office. He was short and barrel-shaped and walked as though he’d do better if he rolled instead. His face was made of Silly Putty, plus hornrimmed glasses.The Road to Character, by David Brooks This book is really a compilation of short biographies of people of great character and how they developed themselves. It is quite good. I dug into it as research on virtues. And the book paid for itself in the introduction here's an excerpt:I wrote this book not sure I could follow the road to character, but I wanted at least to know what the road looks like and how other people have trodden it. The Plan The plan of this book is simple. In the next chapter I will describe an older moral ecology. It was a cultural and intellectual tradition, the “crooked timber” tradition, that emphasized our own brokenness. It was a tradition that demanded humility in the face of our own limitations. But it was also a tradition that held that each of us has the power to confront our own weaknesses, tackle our own sins, and that in the course of this confrontation with ourselves we build character.My general belief is that we’ve accidentally left this moral tradition behind. Over the last several decades, we’ve lost this language, this way of organizing life. We’re not bad. But we are morally inarticulate. We’re not more selfish or venal than people in other times, but we’ve lost the understanding of how character is built.But it did occur to me that there was perhaps a strain of humility that was more common then than now, that there was a moral ecology, stretching back centuries but less prominent now, encouraging people to be more skeptical of their desires, more aware of their own weaknesses, more intent on combatting the flaws in their own natures and turning weakness into strength. People in this tradition, I thought, are less likely to feel that every thought, feeling, and achievement should be immediately shared with the world at large.This is the way humility leads to wisdom. Montaigne once wrote, “We can be knowledgeable with other men’s knowledge, but we can’t be wise with other men’s wisdom.” That’s because wisdom isn’t a body of information. It’s the moral quality of knowing what you don’t know and figuring out a way to handle your ignorance, uncertainty, and limitation.And in it I found this great quote from St. Augustine“How small, of all that human hearts endure, That part which laws and kings can cause or cure.”Aristotle's Politics and EthicsI first read Aristotle's Ethics in college for a class on Classical Political Philosophy. And I jumped back in, as research for thinking about virtueThere is an idea that reading old books is pretentious or stuffy or dull. And that's not been my experience at all. The reason to read books like this, even when they get a little hard is because they are incredibly useful. The Greeks and Aristotle, in particular, laid the foundation stones of civilization -- or drew up the attack plan for what G.K. Chesterton calls "the whole courageous raid which we call civilization." I like that metaphor, because it suggests heroism, fragility and glory in what reveals itself to the not-so-simple work of civilizing one's self and others. This gem came from the commentary to Aristotle's Politics. Aristotle's attention is here directed chiefly towards the phenomena of "Incontinence," weakness of will or imperfect self-control. This condition was to the Greeks a matter of only too frequent experience, but it appeared to them peculiarly difficult to understand. How can a man know what is good or best for him, and yet chronically fail to act upon his knowledge? Socrates was driven to the paradox of denying the possibility, but the facts are too strong for him. Knowledge of the right rule may be present, nay the rightfulness of its authority may be acknowledged, and yet time after time it may be disobeyed; the will may be good and yet overmastered by the force of desire, so that the act done is contrary to the agent's will.It underscores a naïveté of classical political thought -- and this is not to say that the ancients were generally naive -- this is just a mistake. Because, I think I could make a really good case that wrestling with yourself about doing what you know to be good is the defining human problem here at the beginning of the 21st century. The Good Shepherd by C.S. ForesterI have loved the Horatio Hornblower novels since I was, maybe 12. When I saw a preview of the movie Greyhound, I became aware that C.S. Forester had written this book about a commander of a convoy to Britain in the early days of WWII. Tom Hanks got this movie made, wrote the screenplay, starred in it. And that's a clue for you. Not that the movie -- it might be, I haven't seen it -- is good, but that the source material is excellent. Because somebody expended career capital to get it made. This is a tremendous book. The psychological tension and strain of command in combat is represented here in a way that I've never read before. I don't know how you could render this in film. And by that, I'm saying this book does what only books can do, very, very well. It's well-crafted and relentless in a way that doesn't lend itself to punchy quotes, but it made a huge impression on me. Fathers and Sons by Ivan TurgenevI just finished this one and I need more time to think about it. I read it primarily because another writer I greatly admire is giving a lecture on it, so I wanted to be adequately armed for the lecture. A lot of the book is concerned with what happens when you don't believe anything -- if it's even possible not to believe anything. For me, Russian novels manage to be profoundly psychological and spiritual and I can't ingest them quickly. But in it, I found this gem of a line. "Death's an old joke, but it comes fresh to every one."Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt VonnegutI have read embarrassingly little Vonnegut. I read Harrison Bergeron in school -- and it's prescience has terrified me ever since. Vonnegut is amazing. And I'm going to work my way through many more of his books. This was my start. Here's a taste.Like so many Americans, she was trying to construct a life that made sense from things she found in gift shops.And so it goes…Inventing the Individual: the Origins of Western Liberalism By Larry SiedentopThe biggest problem with not reading and not being familiar with history is that you can be easily fooled into thinking that the way things are now is the way that they have always been. Even highly educated and intelligent people can fall into this trap and become provincial in time. The book is a study of how the individual became the unit of social organization in the West. It's fascinating. For in the eyes of Islamic fundamentalists, and indeed in the eyes of not a few in the West, liberalism has come to stand for ‘non-belief’ – for indifference and permissiveness, if not for decadence. Why is that? And is the charge justified? This book is an attempt to find out. Its argument rests on two assumptions. The first is that if we are to understand the relationship between beliefs and social institutions – that is, to understand ourselves – then we have to take a very long view. Deep moral changes, changes in belief, can take centuries to begin to modify social institutions. It is folly to expect popular habits and attitudes to change overnight. The second assumption is that beliefs are nonetheless of primary importance, an assumption once far more widely held than it is today. In the nineteenth century there was a prolonged contest between ‘idealist’ and ‘materialist’ views of historical change, with the latter holding that social order rests not so much on shared beliefs but on technology, economic interdependence and an advanced social division of labour. Even the declining appeal of Marxism in the later twentieth century did not discredit that view. Rather, in a strange afterlife, Marxism infiltrated liberal thinking, creating a further temptation to downgrade the role of beliefs. That temptation became all the greater because of the unprecedented prosperity enjoyed by the West after the Second World War. We have come to worship at the shrine of economic growth.The Peloponnesian War by Robert Kagan and Thucydides Commentary Okay, every time I say Peloponnesian War - I've got this stupid line in my head. "Pelop's Ponesian War" Like a guy name Pelops decided to put on a war for entertainment. No idea why this is the case. But this seems to happen with Greek words. I have a joke about Sophocles as well. Big Guido -- "Mikey, why you always writing like that? You should be out playing ball."Micheal -- "I've got a paper due on Sophocles."Big Guido -- "Sophocles? How about you try Sophocles" (Grabs crotch)I've read Thucydides before. Hard, but worth it. Kagan wrote a four-volume masterwork on the history of the War for scholars then distilled it down into this book. I read these, partially because Thucydides is great. And partially as research for a project for something I can't really talk about while it's in the works. The Peloponnesian War was effectively the first “World War” Athenians v Spartans, all the other Greek city states picked a team. It’s got Vietnam baked in (the disastrous Athenian campaign in Syracuse), earthquakes, plagues and some of the defining speeches of Western Culture. Piranesi by Suzzanna ClarkeI liked it. It's gorgeously written, but it didn't have the impact on me that Dr. Strange and Mr. Norell did. I loved that book. Which is a kind of alternate history presupposing disused magic existed in the Napoleonic era. This is is my favorite part“Can a magician kill a man by magic?” Lord Wellington asked Strange.Strange frowned. He seemed to dislike the question. “I suppose a magician might,” he admitted, “but a gentleman never could.” The Toymakers by Robert DinsdaleI've only read half of this book. It's a Christmas book about a magical toystore in the Heart of London before WWI. In the spring, I started reading it on the recommendation of a friend and I decided to save it for the week of Christmas. It's marvelous magical realism. If you want a Christmas book -- this is the one. Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City by K.J. ParkerThis is the blurb for the book: "A siege is approaching, and the city has little time to prepare. The people have no food and no weapons, and the enemy has sworn to slaughter them all.To save the city will take a miracle, but what it has is Orhan. A colonel of engineers, Orhan has far more experience with bridge-building than battles, is a cheat and a liar, and has a serious problem with authority. He is, in other words, perfect for the job."What nothing on the outside of the book will tell you is that this is a book about the tensions of civilization, racism, oppression and ideology. Orhan is part of a downtrodden minority in the book. Yet it falls to him to save the city and the empire -- the same empire that crushes everybody who's not the empire beneath it's cruel sandaled heel. There's a lot in this book.Orhan is also a magnificent narrator. And this book is funny, insightful, profound, here's a few clips. “A wise man once said, the difference between luck and a wheelbarrow is, luck doesn’t work if you push it.” “Beautiful people, though, I struggle with. Unless you keep your eyes shut or look the other way, you can’t help but have the awful fact ground into you, like the wheel of a heavy wagon running over your neck, that here is someone divided from you by a vast, unbridgeable gap, and they’ve done absolutely nothing to deserve it. Ogus’s wife – her name was Sichelgaita – was that level of beauty. I won’t even try to describe her, because they don’t make words that could take the strain. You felt ashamed to look at her.” “The way I see it, the truth is just barren moorland, all useless bog and heather. It’s only when you break it up and turn it over with the ploughshare of the Good Lie that you can screw a livelihood out of it. Isn’t that what humans do? They take a dead landscape and reshape it into what they need, and want, and can use. I’ve never hesitated to adapt the world to suit me, when I can get away with it.” “That’s how the world changes. It’s either so quick that we never know what hit us, or so gradual that we don’t notice. It’s only later, when books are written and scholars decide what mattered and what didn’t, that red lines are drawn – before this point, the world was this way, after this point, everything was different. You could be there and not have a clue. You could be asleep, or looking the other way, having a quiet s**t or screwing in an alley, and an unseen pen draws a line. Here the Empire ended. Here the Dark Ages began.” A lot of Conn IgguldenConn Iggulden is one of the authors of the Dangerous Book for Boys. But he also writes historical fiction. And, for my money, he makes Bernard Cornwall look like a chump. And Cornwall is excellent. This year I read the Emperor Series about Julius Ceasar. Last year I read his Genghis Khan series. Both excellent. Both in a page-turning, thrilling, gore and violence, arrrgh adventure! Way and as writing. Especially the first two books of the Ceasar series. Some very powerful human moments. And he write women very well. He's tremendously talented. And very diligent with this history. I also read The Falcon of Sparta which is his retelling to Xenophon's Anabasis. The story is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. Xenophon goes with a 10,000 Hoplite Mercenaries to fight for Cyrus the Younger who attempted to steal the Throne of Persia, but gets killed and his army is defeated.All except the 10,000 greek mercenaries. See they were on the other side of the hill from Cyrus's army, so they are busy routing the rest of the Persian army. And when they find out Cyrus is dead, they have a huge problem. It's the story about how they fought their way back home to Greece. Or Coney Island. Because, not only is this a true story, but it's also the inspiration and plot of Walter Hill's classic 1977 film The Warriors. If you need some historical fiction, pick up some Iggulden. He's a master. And it's seriously fun to say his last name. Boswell's Life of JohnsonI'm reading this bit by bit. My sense is the biography has lasted better than anything Johnson wrote when he was alive. Which is a bit crazy because, except for his Biography of Johnson, it seems that Boswell might have been an annoying drunken hanger-on of a jackass who never did anything else right in his life. Samuel Johnson came from crushing poverty and hardship -- and pretty much single-handedly compiled the first Dictionary of the English Language. In the preface of which he wrote: It is the fate of those who toil at the lower employments of life, to be rather driven by the fear of evil, than attracted by the prospect of good; to be exposed to censure, without hope of praise; to be disgraced by miscarriage, or punished for neglect, where success would have been without applause, and diligence without reward.Among these unhappy mortals is the writer of dictionaries; whom mankind have considered, not as the pupil, but the slave of science, the pioneer of literature, doomed only to remove rubbish and clear obstructions from the paths of Learning and Genius, who press forward to conquest and glory, without bestowing a smile on the humble drudge that facilitates their progress. Every other authour may aspire to praise; the lexicographer can only hope to escape reproach and even this negative recompense has been yet granted to very few.He was also a prodigiously fast writer and reader. Boswell says this of him. 'Johnson knew more books than any man alive.' He had a peculiar facility in seizing at once what was valuable in any book, without submitting to the labour of perusing it from beginning to end. He had, from the irritability of his constitution, at all times, an impatience and hurry when he either read or wrote.Which makes me feel better about the way I sometimes raid nonfiction books rather than read them. Or maybe the way I render them, like one boils scraps of meat to render the useful fats out of them. I'm not going to take the time to find the precise metaphor. Whatever it is, it isn't pretty -- it's messy and nothing I'd want my children to watch. I just try to rip the guts right out of the book. And that fact that Johnson did it too makes me feel a little better. The Border by Don WinslowGood, but honestly, not his best. I would suggest The Power of the Dog -- the first book in the trilogy. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it, but reading The Power of the Dog and The Cartel was an experience like I've never had before. Winslow knows the sordid ins and outs of the Drug War like few others and he gets so much out of it as an author. I am personally against the prohibition of drugs on moral grounds. In addition to being electrifying thrillers, these books help make the human cost of our price supports for drugs real. If cocaine wasn't expensive in the U.S. people wouldn't kill themselves for it in Juarez and Colombia. Pablo Escobar blew up an airliner and bombed the Colombian Supreme Court. That's on him. But it's also on us. But don't let my speechifying put you off. The books are great thrillers. If you liked Narcos, you'll love these. The Three Body Problem, by Liu CixinHere's the Amazon blurb: Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them take over a world seen as corrupt, or to fight against the invasion. The result is a science fiction masterpiece of enormous scope and vision.This is a triple winner of a great book. 1) It's great hard sci-fi. 2) It's is great psychological fiction. Not only is the science good, but the insights into people and society are great as well. 3) It's Chinese science fiction, so you get a glimpse into another culture. Having been to a few conventions and having met a number of sci fi and fantasy authors, it is a little dismal how conventional many of them are. There is a groupthink in what they call "The Field" of writing speculative fiction. And, of course, a lot of internal strife. Who's the good guys, who's the bad guys? I don't pretend to know, but you can get a lot of sameness in fiction when they have the same worldview and they've spend a lot of the same time in the same rooms talking about the same things in the same way. This book wasn't like that at all for me. It was brilliant and refreshing.Plus Others, but...That's for this post. Throw in some scattered reading in the Bible, Shakespeare, Economics and Poetry and it's a year well-spent. Of course, I wish I had a chance to read more, but, you know there was real life to be lived as well. If anybody has a suggestion of something I should read next year, put it in the comments. I have a bit of an addiction with buying books, so please enable me. Get full access to How It's Written by Patrick E. McLean at patrickemclean.substack.com/subscribe

Among the vineyards of wine country, near the small town of Sonoma California, you can find a 32-acre non-profit that provides a safe haven for about 150 animals. Charlie’s Acres Farm Animal Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization caring for abused, homeless and rescued farm animals, was founded by my dear friend Tracy Vogt in 2016. By educating the public on animal welfare issues she is changing the way society views farm animals, creating a community — both physically and virtually — and opening a space for people to congregate and connect around an aligned mission: kindness and compassion.Head to CreatingCommunityForGood.com for full show notes, key takeaways and episode resources. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we are talking with Jordan Ruiz, from Sonoma California.  Jordan is a breeder of American Games and wants to create his own strain. We discuss various topics about breeding and raising that many of us have questions about. There’s a lot of good information packed into this episode that you do not want to miss. 

Edie Littlefield Sundby was arrogantly healthy when she received word that she had stage-four gallbladder cancer. The doctors gave her three months to live. "I had to kill cancer before it killed me," Sundby said. Seventy-nine rounds of chemotherapy, five-and-a-half years, and four radical surgeries later, she was in remission. The battle took half of her liver, ten inches of colon, two inches of her stomach, part of her throat, and all of her right lung. Amazingly, her spirit was intact! While driving up highway 101 to Stanford Hospital for surgery, she noticed the Mission bells denoting the El Camino Real. "I had this obsession to hug them, to follow them, I had to walk the old California Mission Trail. I had to walk all 21 Missions, saying a prayer of thanksgiving at each one." On a cold, rainy day in February 2013 -six months after losing her right lung, she started walking from Mission San Diego to Sonoma. Fifty-five days and 800 miles later, she made it. "When I got to Sonoma, I was soaring; I did not want to stop!" In 2015, when cancer returned, and she knew it would, she reflected on how happy the walk to Sonoma had made her. In an instant, she decided to walk all the Missions in Baja. "It was wonderful to have that to look forward to; I had another walk; I had a mission I had something larger (to focus on) than what was going on inside of me." Through the internet, she found guide and outfitter Trudi Angel in Loreto. "I had the promise of a burro for ten days and a vaquero for five days, that was good enough for me." She walked across the border to Tijuana and boarded a flight to Loreto, Mexico. Tune in for the rest of this inspirational story. Visit The Mission Walker website here Follow The Mission Walker on Facebook

Jess and Evan discuss their recent anniversary and Mike's birthday followed by an interview with Tessa, who is getting hitched in Sonoma California at the Gloria Ferrer Winery in July 2020 after a COVID 19 delay.

Robert MacPhee is the Founder and President of Heart Set, Inc. in Sonoma California.  He works with individuals and organizations that desire or face significant changes, helping them improve their productivity, satisfaction and profitability.   Robert is the author of the book and partner journal “Manifesting for Non-Gurus, How to Quickly and Easily Attract Lasting Results”.  He is the former Director of Training for the Canfield Training Group, where he worked closely with Jack Canfield, the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Book series and the author of The Success Principles, How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.  He is a Founding Member and former Executive Director of the Transformational Leadership Council and a co-founder of the Southern California Association of Transformational Leaders.   Robert is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego with a degree in Economics.  His work experience includes several successful entrepreneurial ventures and a variety of leadership and management positions with large companies.  For example, Robert and his partner started a parking business directly out of college that quickly grew to over 400 employees and four million dollars in revenue.   His current company, Heart Set, Inc., provides speaking, coaching and consulting services to individuals and businesses.  He is the creator of the Excellent Decisions leadership development program. The focus of Robert’s work is helping leaders create the results AND the experience of life they really want in a world of constant change. He does this by facilitating highly interactive workshops and hands on follow up, all based on the learning and application of fundamental principles.     Robert is a knowledgeable, fun and engaging speaker.  He is an expert in experiential learning, peak performance and leadership.  He has spoken at colleges and universities, industry trade shows, government conferences and individual company events and trainings.  His clients include Qualcomm, Google, Cibus, Coldwell Banker, Denny’s, Jack in the Box, Dartmouth College, UCSD, Gen-Probe, Keller Williams, Genoptix, and more.  Robert’s emphasis is always on identifying desired results, and then helping his clients attract those results more quickly and easily, and in ways that ensure the changes will last.   https://thomsinger.com/podcast/robert-macphee

This week, Sam Miller joined me in the Physically Distant Studio.  Sam Miller is an American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer, and producer. He has released two full-length studio albums - In One Place at a Time in 2019, and You Need To Hear It in 2014. He has also travelled a lot and been a part of countless musical projects since first calling himself a professional musician over a decade ago. Recently Sam released two new full-length albums, featuring the work of Johann Sebastian Bach (Bach – Human Arpeggiator) and Eric Satie (Phonometographer). These albums give us a glimpse at his musical dexterity, easily jumping from Grunge Americana, to polished synth-filled ballads, to classical music. Sam Miller is a rambling man who is finally finding his place. In this episode, he tells us about his creative process, tells some of his life story, and let's us in on what he is working on now. He has not wasted a minute of his time sheltering in place in Sonoma California, and instead has used all this “down time” to embark on a whole slew of creative projects.     ----more----  Sam Miller on Bandcamp https://sammiller.bandcamp.com/music  Sam Miller on Instagram @sammillermusic Sam Miller on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXKAdgwBUbrLop5X40YDd_g Sam Miller on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6elA7dYpPdk9p909LASGmb?si=AvQfEuXaTx6bzLEdUGmF7A Sam Miller on YouTube Music https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC02rTpzp1-hmsIRXFImLjvQ Write up in Music Mecca https://www.google.ca/amp/s/musicmecca.org/folk-songwriter-sam-miller-releases-silver-and-gold/%3famp Write up in The Other Side Reviews https://www.theothersidereviews.com/track-of-the-day-sam-miller-blood-moon-honeymoon/ Write up in American Pancake https://www.americanpancake.com/2020/03/blood-moon-honeymoon-by-sam-miller-with.html?m=1 Bootleg Sessions Vol. 2 Sam Miller's fixed gear bike tricks https://youtu.be/QJ-HXBumcLM All songs used with permission by Jenny Invert Records: The Steady Flow of Time, by Grand Canyon 2010 Blood Moon Honeymoon, by Sam Miller 2020 Ava Maria, composed by JS Bach, performed by Sam Miller 2020 Je te Veux, composed by Erik Satie, performed by Sam Miller with Laura Weinbach 2020   ----more---- For more information or to join the conversation, visit thisamazingstory.com Or send mail to host, Malcolm McMillan. This Amazing Story on Facebook This Amazing Story on Twitter This Amazing Story on Instagram   "E006 Sam Miller - From BMX Park Punk to Prolific Musician and Producer" was produced by Malcolm McMillan for This Amazing Story. ©2020

Paul Holdengräber is joined by musician and soundscape ecologist Bernie Krause. Tune in as they discuss Krause’s career and how he arrived at soundscape ecology, the healing potential of natural soundscapes, and the importance in asking ourselves how we are acting toward the people and planet we love.Since 1968, Bernie Krause has traveled the world recording and archiving the sounds of creatures and environments large and small. Working at the research sites of Jane Goodall (Gombe, Tanzania), Biruté Galdikas (Camp Leakey, Borneo), and Dian Fossey (Karisoke, Rwanda), he identified the concepts of the Acoustic Niche Hypothesis (ANH), and biophony the collective and organized acoustic output as each species establishes unique frequency and/or temporal bandwidth within a given habitat. Krause, who holds a PhD in Creative Arts with an internship in Bioacoustics, was a key figure in implementing natural soundscapes as a resource for the U. S. National Park Service. His recent book, The Great Animal Orchestra: Finding the Origins of Music in the World’s Wild Places, was published by Little Brown/Hachette, March, 2012, and has been translated into eight languages.*You may notice the sounds of our natural world included in this special interview. This dawn chorus was captured by Bernie Krause and was recorded April 15th, 2020 at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park in Sonoma Valley, about 50 miles N. of San Francisco.*Credit: Sonoma Valley Sunrise, recording by Bernie Krause, © 2020 Wild Sanctuary. All Rights Reserved. https://wildstore.wildsanctuary.com

Seagull sounds…Welcome to Episode 12 of This Is Yu Podcast.This is Scott Stewart and Carole Yu.If you guys ever get on a gameshow and need a lifeline for food, Chef Cristina Topham is definitely the expert to call! Today, we introduce you to the owner of Spread Catering in Sonoma. She talks to us for four straight days about her experience with Guy Fieri, her life on the open seas as a yacht chef, and the transition of her catering business into a niche market. Plus, she has incredible knowledge of food storage and freezing for the apocalypse. She definitely schooled us on the food that inhabits our refrigerators and freezers.Thank you so much to Cristina for joining us from Sonoma California at this time of Covid-19. You’ll be able to use her excellent time saving tips to keep your kitchen organized. So you can focus on the really important things in life, like Stockpiling toilet paper. Do you remember when we opened episode 10 with our mouths full of Sticky Lollipop Chicken Wings. Well lucky you, the video blog post and recipe are now up on the website at This Is Yu.comAnd our Photogram Surfaces(TM) have been doing really well, come check them out at This is Yu.com. We have 54 beautiful surfaces to choose from.We handcraft a great variety of videos. We love love love making Hands and pans videos, slo-mo and long form videos. They are a lot of fun mostly because we’re playing with food! Probably more fun for me, because then Scott has to spend hours editing, color correcting, and cutting to the music! But, he does an absolutely fantastic job, and I think he’s a genius at production!!And we are so excited to have Cristina as a guest blogger on our website. Her two articles that we discussed will be posted at ThisIsYu.com. Top 10 Food Storage Tips for the Apocalypse, and Top 12 Food Freezing Tips for the Apocalypse.Here’s to surviving the Corona Virus and the Zombie Apocalypse. Thanks for listening.Find Cristina Here: https://spreadcatering.com/Call the This is you hotline with your feedback and burning questions. 562.291.6037Home base is www.ThisIsYu.comInstagram is @ThisIsYuOfficialFacebook VIP group, go to Facebook and search. This Is Yu VIP Community. We’ll see you in the next episode. Bye bye, bye

Bio: Josh is a global research analyst, public speaker, industry analyst and writer on the topics of corporate human resources, talent management, recruiting, leadership, technology, and the intersection between work and life. He previously founded Bersin and Associates, which was acquired by Deloitte, and has recently launched the Bersin Academy where he is the dean. Josh has a huge following on LinkedIn and Twitter and speaks at conferences around the world and will be speaking at the upcoming TDTT on January 22-23 in Sonoma California. Notes: Background and how he got startedFuture of workProductivity not keeping up with GDP despite people working more What skills will be most important in future Reskilling – why important and whose responsibility Upskilling, reskilling and vs reinvention What accountants will be doing in the futureEmployee time famine The process shredderThe new model for a career “The best companies are where you can find your true self”LMS were not designed for employees The average L&D dept has 23 technologies for learning Learning in the flow of work and give people enough challenge for flow or ecstasy and avoid anxiety Spaced learning with practiceChanging L&D rolesFrom skills to capabilities What Josh is doing with his academy Book: Range by David EpsteinSkills and expertise vs context and perspective Culture as developing a culture of learning Being able to talk about mistakes at workJosh’s background in engineeringHow Josh got into learning and online learningThe ever changing workplace“There is only one thing that makes a business successful and that’s having customers” -Peter DruckerThe challenge of people going into manager roles b/c they are great technician“Becoming a people leader is a challenge for everybody who has done it”How to think about your job when you become a managerHow leadership is changingThe importance of giving your employees development opportunitiesCompanies need to design an environment where everyone can develop new skills and their careerThe future of work and why you can’t define itWhy behavioral skills will be more important in the future of workJobs in the future are becoming more high level and behavioralThe Full Stack HR professionalThe future is in creating an organization that figures this out on their ownWhat it means to create a more dynamic, flattened job architectureHow to use a “capability academy” to “upskill” and “reskill” workers How to get people to learn via capability academies“An academy is a place to go where it is safe and powerful to learn”The #2 most important skill is “Learning how to manage your own time to make yourself more effective at work”The reasons and solutions for the productivity dip“You can’t be a good L&D professional if you can’t understand the tools”The importance of being a “full stack” professionalLearning in the flow of workThe challenge with micro learning and LXPsThe paradigm of the world today is that we are living in a stream of informationTrend: Collecting and using more data to inform decisionsLinks: DeloitteSlackSalesforceMicrosoftJosh’s WebsiteJosh AcademyJosh on LinkedInJosh on TwitterFor questions, comments and guest suggestions, contact the host, Andy Storch, at storch@advantageperformance.com

Bio: Josh is a global research analyst, public speaker, industry analyst and writer on the topics of corporate human resources, talent management, recruiting, leadership, technology, and the intersection between work and life. He previously founded Bersin and Associates, which was acquired by Deloitte, and has recently launched the Bersin Academy where he is the dean. Josh has a huge following on LinkedIn and Twitter and speaks at conferences around the world and will be speaking at the upcoming TDTT on January 22-23 in Sonoma California. Notes: Background and how he got startedFuture of workProductivity not keeping up with GDP despite people working more What skills will be most important in future Reskilling – why important and whose responsibility Upskilling, reskilling and vs reinvention What accountants will be doing in the futureEmployee time famine The process shredderThe new model for a career “The best companies are where you can find your true self”LMS were not designed for employees The average L&D dept has 23 technologies for learning Learning in the flow of work and give people enough challenge for flow or ecstasy and avoid anxiety Spaced learning with practiceChanging L&D rolesFrom skills to capabilities What Josh is doing with his academy Book: Range by David EpsteinSkills and expertise vs context and perspective Culture as developing a culture of learning Being able to talk about mistakes at workJosh’s background in engineeringHow Josh got into learning and online learningThe ever changing workplace“There is only one thing that makes a business successful and that’s having customers” -Peter DruckerThe challenge of people going into manager roles b/c they are great technician“Becoming a people leader is a challenge for everybody who has done it”How to think about your job when you become a managerHow leadership is changingThe importance of giving your employees development opportunitiesCompanies need to design an environment where everyone can develop new skills and their careerThe future of work and why you can’t define itWhy behavioral skills will be more important in the future of workJobs in the future are becoming more high level and behavioralThe Full Stack HR professionalThe future is in creating an organization that figures this out on their ownWhat it means to create a more dynamic, flattened job architectureHow to use a “capability academy” to “upskill” and “reskill” workers How to get people to learn via capability academies“An academy is a place to go where it is safe and powerful to learn”The #2 most important skill is “Learning how to manage your own time to make yourself more effective at work”The reasons and solutions for the productivity dip“You can’t be a good L&D professional if you can’t understand the tools”The importance of being a “full stack” professionalLearning in the flow of workThe challenge with micro learning and LXPsThe paradigm of the world today is that we are living in a stream of informationTrend: Collecting and using more data to inform decisionsLinks: DeloitteSlackSalesforceMicrosoftJosh’s WebsiteJosh AcademyJosh on LinkedInJosh on TwitterFor questions, comments and guest suggestions, contact the host, Andy Storch, at storch@advantageperformance.com

On this live episode Tony and Chef Cindy address some frequently asked food and wine questions. Later in the show they are joined in studio by Eva Dehlinger, the General Manager of Dehlinger Winery in the heart of the Russian River Valley in Sonoma California. Eva tells us about her experience growing up in a winemaking family and gives insight into her process as she carries on the Dehlinger legacy.

Robert MacPhee  Robert MacPhee is the Founder and President of Heart Set, Inc. in Sonoma California. He works with individuals and organizations that desire or face significant changes, helping them improve their productivity, satisfaction and profitability. Robert is the author of the book and partner journal “Manifesting for Non-Gurus, How to Quickly and Easily Attract Lasting Results”. He is the former Director of Training for the Canfield Training Group, where he worked closely with Jack Canfield, the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Book series and the author of The Success Principles, How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. He is a Founding Member and former Executive Director of the Transformational Leadership Council and a co-founder of the Southern California Association of Transformational Leaders. Robert is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego with a degree in Economics. His work experience includes several successful entrepreneurial ventures and a variety of leadership and management positions with large companies. For example, Robert and his partner started a parking business directly out of college that quickly grew to over 400 employees and four million dollars in revenue. His current company, Heart Set, Inc., provides speaking, coaching and consulting services to individuals and businesses. He is the creator of the Excellent Decisions leadership development program. The focus of Robert’s work is helping leaders create the results AND the experience of life they really want in a world of constant change. He does this by facilitating highly interactive workshops and hands on follow up, all based on the learning and application of fundamental principles. Robert is a knowledgeable, fun and engaging speaker. He is an expert in experiential learning, peak performance and leadership. He has spoken at colleges and universities, industry trade shows, government conferences and individual company events and trainings. His clients include Qualcomm, Google, Cibus, Coldwell Banker, Denny’s, Jack in the Box, Dartmouth College, UCSD, Gen-Probe, Keller Williams, Genoptix, and more. Robert’s emphasis is always on identifying desired results, and then helping his clients attract those results more quickly and easily, and in ways that ensure the changes will last. excellentdecisions.com Listen to another #12minconvo

**pretty bad** Husband & Wife entrepreneurs Caleb + Ren talk about their first trip together to Sonoma, California. We just got back from California and we photographed 3 weddings in 5 days! We spent some time exploring Muir Woods and in today's episode we share a little recap of our trip!

2011 A. Rafanelli Dry Creek  Zinfandel, Sonoma County CA  

Hear about travel to California's premier wine region of Napa and Sonoma as the Amateur Traveler talks again to free lance journalist Jill Robinson about this area with more than just wine... but a lot of that

Hear about travel to California's premier wine region of Napa and Sonoma as the Amateur Traveler talks again to free lance journalist Jill Robinson about this area with more than just wine... but a lot of that

Hear about travel to California's premier wine region of Napa and Sonoma as the Amateur Traveler talks again to free lance journalist Jill Robinson about this area with more than just wine... but a lot of that

Update 20,000 acres burn in Sonoma California.

We continue our Sonoma Coast Series by driving to Bodega Bay. Rick and Judy stayed at the Sonoma Coast Villa and learned about its unique history that veered away from the original business plan for the buildings and site. www.ramblingBusiness.com Itunes -->http://ow.ly/Mm5d305iwvR

We leave our Yreka series and drive southwest to the Sonoma Coast of California, which is just an hour north of San Francisco. Here we start in the town of Sebastopol where Rick and Judy visited Melena Moore Gilbert of the Bliss Organic Day Spa. Hear about how Melena built her business, in part with other woman-owned businesses to become a hub of the business life of this cool wine country town. www.ramblingbusiness.com Subscribe and review on Itunes! http://ow.ly/Mm5d305iwvR

Shane has been making wine all over the world: Washington State, Osoyoos of Canada, Margaret River Australia, Golan Heights Israel, and Sonoma California. In 2013, he moved to Oregon to head up the winemaking of the newly purchased Jackson Family Estates properties of Gran Moraine in the Yamhill-Carlton and Zena Crown Vineyard in the Eola Amity hills. Working in complete synergy with his vineyard manager, Ken Kupperman, Shane is seeking to produce world class wines from Pinot Noir and with a growing interest to Chardonnay. Tune in to hear an amazing break down of the Willamette Valley, and why it is indeed a special place, as well as all the daring techniques Shane's using to produce truly exceptional wines!

Earlier in 2016 I attended a Cannabis Compliance Conference hosted by Elevated in Cannabis friendly Sonoma California. This is episode one of several conversations I had with growers, legal experts and producers to find out how the industry can move forward. To me cannabis is a commodity like anything else and should be treated as […]

I spoke with; you guessed it Lawyers! Earlier in 2016 I attended a Cannabis Compliance Conference hosted by Elevated in Cannabis friendly Sonoma California. This is episode one of several conversations I had with growers, legal experts and producers to find out how the industry can move forward. Episode 2 http://www.brandandbranch.com/ Women Grow     […]

I spoke with; you guessed it Lawyers! Earlier in 2016 I attended a Cannabis Compliance Conference hosted by Elevated in Cannabis friendly Sonoma California. This is episode one of several conversations I had with growers, legal experts and producers to find out how the industry can move forward. Episode one:  Pamela Epstein ……Kimberly Simms http://simmslaw.com/ […]

Hear about travel to California's premier wine region of Napa and Sonoma as the Amateur Traveler talks again to free lance journalist Jill Robinson about this area with more than just wine... but a lot of that

Hear about travel to California's premier wine region of Napa and Sonoma as the Amateur Traveler talks again to free lance journalist Jill Robinson about this area with more than just wine... but a lot of that

Hear about travel to California's premier wine region of Napa and Sonoma as the Amateur Traveler talks again to free lance journalist Jill Robinson about this area with more than just wine... but a lot of that

Tune in to a special Cider Week Special episode of Beer Sessions Radio as Jimmy Carbone is joined by Ellen Cavalli of Tilted Shed Ciderworks Sonoma, California, Polly Giragosian from Aaron Burr Cidery in Wutsboro, New York Gay Howard & Kay Michaels of United States of Cider. Ellen Cavalli and Scott Heath are the duo behind CA's Tilted Shed Ciderworks. Polly Giragsoian and Andy Brennan are the team behind NY's Aaron Burr Cidery. Ellen & Polly talk about East Cost vs. West Coast terroir, and the art and craft of small batch, homestead, orchard-based cider making.

On this episode of Shift and Steer Brad, Matt and Aaron take an excursion to the Sonoma Valley of California. Wine can be the drinking kind or the wine of a gearbox, we prefer the latter and went to Sonoma Raceway for the Ferrari Challenge.Our friends at Ferrari U.S.A. invited Shift and Steer to the race, strapped us in a Challenge car and even gave us a new Ferrari California T to tst drive. While we wre at the track we met some incredible people and in this first of two episodes we talk with:Marc Muzzo from Toronto, Canada owner of multiple Ferrai's including the new and coveted La Ferrari. We ask Marc what it is like to drive the car on and off the track. We also discuss his involvement in the Ferrari Challenge.Didier Theys the Ferrari Driving Head Coach and Champion racing driver. Didier is the head driving coach for the Ferrari Challenge Series and his qualifications are not in question. The Belgian is a two-time overall winner of the 24 hours Daytona, a winner of the 12 hours Sebring and competed in the CART racing series ad the Indy 500.Chanterria McGilbra a Ferrari 458 owner and Ferrari enthusiast. We talk to a new Ferrari owner about ownership, the Ferrari factory experience and the friends she has made in the Ferrari community.Link to Ferrari WebsiteClick for more information about the Ferrari Challenge N.A.

I had the honor of talking with Bill and Betsy Nachbaur of ACORN Winery in Sonoma. From Sonoma history, to grape leaf shape, canopy management, barrel toast, and their specialty -- field blends -- you will learn so much from this podcast. I know I did!   A few more details on the winery we forgot to hit...the significance of the winery and vineyard names...   Vineyard Name Our Vineyard name, “Alegría”, means happiness and joy in Spanish. Bill chose the name, because he was much happier as a farmer than he’d been as a lawyer (and folks like his products) .  He chose a Spanish word to honor California’s Mexican heritage, and to recognize that our ranch was  part of the Rancho Sotoyome land grant.  Spanish was spoken here before English, and our workers are mostly Mexican. We also use it as a toast. Alegría!   We wanted the winery name to be different than the vineyard name, because we wanted out grape buyers (we sell about a third of our grapes to other wineries), to vineyard-designate the wines they made from our  Alegría Vineyard grapes. We felt they’d be more likely to do so, if the vineyard name was not also the name of a winery.  Also, because Betsy’s Dad (and others) kept mispronouncing Alegría (saying Algeria), we wanted a name that was easily pronounceable and memorable.   Winery Name    We chose “ACORN” because we are tiny like an acorn; there are oak trees in our vineyards, our wine is aged in oak barrels; and an acorn is a symbol of potential, prosperity, and good fortune. It is also easy to pronounce. A writer once headlined an article about us: “Mighty Wines From Little Acorn Flow.”

This month, in additon to the excitement of my sound cutting in and out, we had poets call in with poems from Northridge, CA, Huntington Beach, CA, Northern California, Fall City, Washington, Los Angeles, CA, Raleigh, North Carolina, Athens, Alabama and Sonoma California.

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Hello again, This is Mystic Babylon Open Mike Poetry Podcast broadcasting from near the Haight in San Francisco. Today we are having two poets besides me. They are James Frame and J.R. Jimmy Hammond. James Frame grew up in Sonoma California, lived in San Francisco most of his adult life, and was a Combat Medic in the Vietnam War. He was influenced by the beat poets, and Robinson Jeffers as a young man. He remembers reading in open mikes way back in the 70’s, in North Beach and in the Haight at the “Blue Unicorn”. The 70’s doesn’t sound that far back, but I guess to this generation it is. J. R. Jimmy Hammond is a big fixture in the San Francisco open mikes, and was a district winner in the Poets Eleven Contest in San Francisco, which is to a large extent run by the poet laureate of San Francisco, Jack Hirschman. He was influenced by Bukowski. These two poets I connected up with at the 3300 Club at 30th and Mission. I will as usual read 3 of my poems from my book, "Spirits of Bondage and Inherent Transcendence” . I hope you like the little icon banner I posted above this intro. Enjoy the open mic poetry. The photo of Jimmy Hammond is courtesy of Clara Hsu.