I've been very busy lately, getting ready for classes and for the Yost family Christmas this weekend. We put it off because most of us were out of state for the holiday. I have been shopping after Christmas sales all week trying to get ready, and I have a bunch of goodies to snack on ready to take tomorrow with us to Mama Yost's for the day.
My first day back teaching classes was yesterday. My students are great this semester, I am really looking forward to working with them.
I had a great time over the holiday. I visited my family at Mom's in Oklahoma, where I saw my Grandpa, brother, and sister-in-law. I also saw Mom's nice new house, and did a ton of shopping. I got Mario Galaxy for the Wii (which I took with me to visit) and my brother and I dominated it until I had to come home. I have since beaten MUCH more of the game, and gained the ability for Mario to fly yesterday.
New Year's was also a lot of fun. John and I went to Gibbon, MN to hang out with my friend Michele and her husband Michael. We went to the local (tiny) bowling alley and bowled until midnight. They had a nice buffet at the alley and wine as the ball dropped. None of us are stellar bowlers, so although none of us got really high scores, a good time was had by all.
I went through my closet last week and sorted out all kinds of clothes that I either don't fit into anymore or don't wear. I had done this before, a few years ago, but didn't manage to take the clothes from that venture anywhere. I ended up taking 6 bags of clothes and a half bag of shoes to donate, and my room is no longer overflowing with clothes... it actually seems manageable.
I'm sure a lot more has happened, but I can't think of it all right now, and I have a bunch of things left to do before tomorrow. I hope everyone is well!
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I had something at the Grand Canyon's El Tovar Grand Restaurant that you must know about.
Rosenblum Desiree Chocolate Port
a chocolate port smooth & sweet
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I went to the Rosenblum tasting room in Healdsburg back in Sept. and after tasting what seemed like an endless supply of high octane Zins (all between 15-17%), this is the drink they served me last and the most delicious thing I have ever had. It comes in a very sensual looking bottle with a beautiful red label--as it should. This wine exudes SEX... It's like a smooth chocolate candy bar. It's wonderful. You'll want to drink and devour the entire bottle...Do it with a partner though and share the experience. It'll be worth it!
A definite novelty. Imagine a sweet port, mixed with an intense chocolate. Supplants any desire one might have for dessert, although it might go well with cut pears, dried apricots or nuts.
Amazing! I hardly ever say that about a wine... But damn, the chocolate flavors were so natural tasting and it wasn't too sweet, the actual chocolate taste was like a dry cocoa, not like Hersheys if you catch my drift. Very very good, must have with some almonds or some sort of cake with chocolate and/or nuts.
I must agree with all of them. The port smooths the chocolate taste and the chocolate takes the tart taste of the port down several notches.
I felt that you and your mother should know about this deliceous item. It is a bit expensive, but which desert wine isn't?
For the one who wears a shirt that says, "Give me the chocolate and nobody gets hurt", this is a must.
Dad Denny
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