Category Archives: Wine

Popcorn and Pinot

Posted on February 19, 2015 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

People love to talk about movies – the talent, the writing, the singing skills of what’s-her-name. They will tweet it, blog it, and small-talk it over drinks. But ask someone to tell you their favorite movie and they’ll freeze up … Continue reading →

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Amateur Wine Snobbery: Tasting Room Edition

Posted on April 14, 2014 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

I’ve recently taken up wine tasting as a hobby. And like any hobby from scrapbooking to spelunking, this one is consuming a great deal of my time and money. In fact, I’m enjoying it so much it’s starting to get … Continue reading →

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Gizmos and Gadgets Aplenty

Posted on August 9, 2013 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

In pursuit of bragging rights and a Tiffany necklace “medal,” I’m in the beginning weeks of training for the Nike Women’s Half Marathon this October in San Francisco. This morning, I geared up for a quick three miler. At my … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, Health, Humor, Phone, Social Media, Uncategorized, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

Wine Math

Posted on December 27, 2012 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

I was recently perusing a new post, over at the always awesome The Food and Wine Hedonist, that was discussing the trouble with coffee math – the algorithm needed to factor six ounce coffee can directions into an eight ounce … Continue reading →

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