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My current book is “A Season for Ravens,” an historical mystery. A new book is coming shortly. This book by Will Ottinger is a must for historical fiction enthusiasts. Check out his site here, https://ottingerauthor.com Source: Books
Beauty Fades From the Train
Originally posted on Philip Craddock Writing Portfolio:
You stand tall in the train, suspended by a solitary rusty metal chain which you clutch in your worn-out hands. The other grey commuters sit in silence, eyes staring straight ahead at nothing in particular, seemingly without anything to look forward to as they are shunted from point…
Weihenstephaner wheat beer at Bros Beer Bistro Ottawa. Oldest brewery! Since 1040 AD. Aromatic, …
Aromatic, cloudy, citrus, spices. Smoke finish. Drop dead gorgeous. Quiet here in Ottawa after Oktoberfest @brosbeerbistro always a pleasure.
Average Joe’s North Bay a fantastic spot to wine and dine on beautiful Trout Lake
Proprietor James will seat you and check periodically to make sure everything is just perfect. The service, the salmon tarragon soup and the other fare certainly are perfect! And the view is a Million Bucks!
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3 Mediterranean wines to savor. Blasón del Turra tempranillo, Piccini Chianti, Cedro Chianti Rufina Organic.
Blasón del Turra tempranillo, Piccini Chianti, Cedro Chianti Rufina Organic. One word on each in order: easy-drinking, nice acidity, impressive personality. In fine restaurants. Not in LCBO. Available also to the public from Wine Lovers Agency, Woodbridge, Ontario.
Viewpointe Cabernet Franc ’08 (Burgundy Label). Outstanding Lake Erie EPIC.
Medium plum red, stunning lively perfume of black cherries, blackberries, and forest floor, with leather, and fresh spring meadow. Medium-bodied, with silky smooth texture and a long finish. A brilliant wine. This ’08 follows the blockbuster “07, which is also still available. Both can be purchased directly from the winery.
Stogies on the front step.
A balmy 9 degrees C and Gosling’s Gold Bermuda Rum helped make it nice and toasty!
Forty Creek Whisky quite nice actually…
John Hall gets it right with his Double Barrel Reserve. Smooth. Posted using Tinydesk blog app
