The Grapes of 2014

This years drought seems to have invigorated the grapes in the vineyard.  The vines have exploded with growth this month and it looks like its going to be great year.  Even the roses are collapsing from the weight of roses.  This weekend we will start thinning out the vines to see if we can force…

Easter on the HIll is YELLOW

The wind has been blowing big at San Luis Reservoir these last few weeks and with the three bad trips I had in a row in March,  I’m using the down time to finish the Backyard Deck Remodel which I have been working on since November.   When its done ,  I will post a detailed…

The Kids are All Right

There was a time not long ago that I honestly believed that my son had ADHD.  I remember it clearly.  We were trying to learn about Mitosis and Meiosis for high school Biology. I looked into his eyes and I saw vocational school. This last quarter at University of Oregon,  he accomplished something extraordinary-he received…