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Interview with Eileen Reinders of Estrella Del Norte Vineyard and Tasting Room

By: on 02/22/2013
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Estrella Del Norte Vineyard is just down the road from us here on our sit in Nambé, New Mexico.  Owners Richard and Eileen Reinders are friends with one of our favorite Colorado people, Jen.  Jen came for a quick visit just before Christmas.  Our dear friend Sadie was here at the same time, and the four ...

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Valynne’s Ten Favorite Quotes From The $100 Startup

By: on 06/03/2012
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A couple of weeks ago, I won a copy of Chris Guillebeau’s latest book, The $100 Startup via his facebook page.  I have read it twice since. If you would like to “Reinvent the way you make a living, do what you love, and create a new future”, then this book is for you.  I did a ...

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29 Things to Love About Being Joyfully Jobless (Written by Barbara Winter)

By: on 05/24/2012
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I was introduced to Barbara Winter online a couple of years ago and share her words of wisdom often on our various social media sites. When I came across this list in her most recent newsletter, I immediately felt the need to share it here on the blog (with her blessing, of course). I’m thinking ...

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The Portland Food and Drink Scene (in Pictures)

By: on 04/02/2012
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It is true, what they say about Portland, Oregon. Foodgasmic. Most of the places pictured below are walking distance from the house. I have mentioned a few of our favorite eateries in recent posts, and have so many pics that I figured a gallery format was in order….just click on any picture that you would like ...

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Happy Birthday, John E!

By: on 02/20/2012
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Paul and I met John Erlandson sometime in 2006. John played his music all around Evergreen, Colorado and I knew the songs before I knew the man. I loved hearing him sing and play his guitar at coffee shops and bars, house parties and Chamber mixers, and out on Main Street in front the Wildflower ...

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