blame her

I spent the morning with the doctor, discussing ways to "obsess less." Maybe I should have brought this article in with me. I...

it has begun

Harvest started today! We began bringing in Syrah from a vineyard in the Sierra Foothills. (Napa grapes aren't ready yet -- maybe...

still full

My trip to L.A. ended Friday, but I am still recovering from the extremely decadent doughnuts I ate at Grace Restaurant last Wednesday....

family winemakers tasting

I am still reeling from Sunday's Family Winemakers tasting. Not because I got drunk (which I didn't -- I spit, thank you very...

lessons

What I learned tonight during dinner in L.A.: 1. You can meet a boy in Vegas, get married to him after 10 weeks of dating and stay...

tired of being tired

Every Friday morning I walk in the door and the woman at the desk says, "How are you?" and I say, "I'm so freaking glad it's Friday."...

the truth is

I had a terrible time. It was loud and there were too many voices and everyone sounded too alive. I kept staring at a woman at...

brunch in mill valley

On our way home we stopped at The Dipsea Cafe. We love a weekend brunch. We love trying new places.We hate when they have tiny...

me want cookie

You Are Cookie Monster Misunderstood as a primal monster, you're a true hedonist with a huge sweet tooth.You are usually feeling:...

mmm. sushi.

Went to Kabuto tonight for dinner -- I am now so full I can barely keep my eyes open. (And the Man who Wears Mismatched Argyle...

je suis fatigué

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going to extremes

Last night: There we were, sipping some Perrin Côtes du Rhône and commenting on the wine's gorgeous nose and bright fruit. And...

cat rant, part II

I'll admit it: I am one of those people. I leave two-page, single-spaced, typed instructions for my neighbor when she watches...

I take it all back.

Dear Meep:I was wrong. You are a genius. You could be the reincarnation of Nostradamus. Or maybe you really are a cat Buddha,...

I am craving

The halibut I had Monday night at Va de Vi. It arrived topped with mangoes and surrounded by a red curry sauce. I love that feeling....

why I am still tired

Dear cats:I do not understand why you find it funny to spend most of the day sleeping so you can wake up at 4 a.m. and decide...