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Had to share: All the Ways Wood Affects Your Wine, Explained — VinePair

Oak is winemakers’ salt. Used correctly, it can increase the intensity and complexity of wine, add attractive flavors, and elongate the finish. When it comes to “seasoning” wine with oak, winemakers have several options — and very different intentions. In white wines, oak can impart notes of vanilla, butterscotch, and caramel; in reds, oak adds…

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Some other place…

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I wonder….

Have you ever thought of living somewhere different?  In another state or country from where you live now?  I have thought of this a lot lately.  Another country that is not too different but is definitely different than here where I am now.

I have thought about… Where I would be. How far I would be away from immediate access to family.  Not knowing many people where I would be thinking of going, if any.  How would I live? What would I do?  How would I get by?  Would I be able to support myself?

It’s quite overwhelming at times but then I realize I have all the time in the world to decide if I need it.  It is all up to me and when I am ready.

Unless fate takes it in hand of course. 🙂

Belle xo

 

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My List

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Do you have a “Bucket List” of things you want to do before you cannot do them anymore?  I do!

I would like to:

  • Go to vineyards in Italy, Spain and France
  • Sing in front of thousands of people
  • Touch people’s lives in some great way
  • Make a difference in someone’s life
  • Write a great story
  • Do what I love
  • Travel around the world
  • Learn different languages
  • Achieve my ideal healthy weight
  • Do volunteer work
  • Help out a stranger
  • Publish a book
  • Conquer my biggest fear
  • Go on meditation retreat
  • Go on a cruise
  • Go to a costume party or masquerade

These are definite, and I know there are more.  Good start though, don’t you think?

How about you? Do you have a bucket list or a list of things you want to do?

Belle xo

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