Two years ago, I enrolled in an introduction to digital photography course. I felt that I was finally ready to step into the world of DSLR. A friend helped me pick out the best “starter” camera (a Nikon D3200), and I was ready to become a photojournalist extraordinaire. And then reality hit. There is more…
Author: LivingLifeForté
Shutterbug. Half of a couple who cooks together. Freelance wine geek. Local food enthusiast. Partner in a garagiste winery. University lecturer.
Wine Wednesday: June 14, 2017
Sometimes Wednesday needs a glass of wine and a listening heart.
The Final Shot
The Final Shot: Daniel’s portrait is the last pic my camera allowed
Wine Wednesday: May 24, 2017
“The only athletic sport I ever mastered was backgammon.”
–Douglas William Jerrold, English dramatist
[and wine tasting]
–Living Life Forté
Wine Wednesday: May 17, 2017
“Wine and friends are a great blend.” — Ernest Hemingway (writer, hunter, drinker)
Flora Blanca
About a month ago, I lost my photos. Over 4,000 photos gone. I had relied on the Cloud when I should have relied on hard drive. Lesson learned. Heart broken. Hard drive bought. It was difficult picking up the camera again, as I mourned for those lost pictures. But I finally tried. And this week, I…
Wine Wednesday: May 2, 2017
Bottling Weekend is the one time it is acceptable to tell someone, “Put a cork in it.”
Wine Wednesday: April 26, 2017
A good day in the valley includes old friends, wine, and sunshine.
Wine Wednesday: Ides of March
Good friends, go in, and taste some wine with me; And we, like friends, will straightway go together. … The ides of March are come.
They’re Back!
They’re Back! #MontereyBay has crabs.
Goodnight, Sweet Prince
When I entered the house through the kitchen, something was different. Parker’s tuna dish was not there by the refrigerator, and his beautiful orange face did not come to greet me.
Wine Wednesday: March 8, 2017
Your words are my food, your breath my wine.
Living Life Forté 