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Yesterday, I got the wine racked. 6 gallons each of red and white, now happily in glass … where they will stay for about a month. This morning we helped Dan put a sign on top of the dojo. This is a big sign that he’s had for many years, but for one reason and . . . → Read More: Off to Georgia Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind Informal talks on Zen meditation and practice Shunryu Suzuki . . . → Read More: Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind Okay, I was freakin’ well sure that I was done with Bioshock. Yet it continues. Blam blam. I say. Blam bla … out of ammo? Crap. Swing that wrench. There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. Last year, I made wine. This inspired more than a few people to say “hey! I want to do that!” If you were one of them, the grape juice that I used is now available in Providence. I got it from Al-Jac’s. 6 gallons of juice runs you about $40. Wine is much . . . → Read More: Wine I haven’t shared pictures in a really long time, so here are a bunch. Also, for popular interest, when I refer to “my cage,” in a work context, this is the place to which I’m referring. What the photo can’t capture: Maddening beeping, loud fans, cold air, and total isolation from the world. Behold my dad’s cat, “Professor Jenkins.” He simply exists, without doubt or fear. The fresh wine grapes arrived in Providence yesterday. Today, I got 12 gallons of juice. Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio. It has been “stilled” with the trusty Campden tablets, and in 24 hours the Montrachet yeast goes in. This satisfies the desire to do *something* … but the concurrent requirement that we not mess up . . . → Read More: It has begun |
