If you’ve ever wanted to help pick grapes from the vineyard and then squash them with your feet, now is the time to do it at Messina Hof. The winery’s 2010 Summer Harvest continues every weekend until August 15. I was fortunate to have been invited to their July 16 Moonlit Harvest Dinner and got to be among the first group of people to pick the grapes. Messina Hof is just a short two-hour drive heading northeast from Austin, in Bryan, Texas, the perfect distance for a daycation. Upon … [Read more...]
To Mom: My number one fan
Hopefully, you remembered Sunday, May 9 is Mother’s Day. This day, across the United States, mothers are treated to a day off from housework, Hallmark cards, flowers, and breakfast-in-bed. It is a shame that we only have one day set aside for Mom; after all, she is the one who had to carry us around for nine months. She is the one that made sure that we made it to our practices, tournaments, and all other activities. That is why I personally want to take time out to say thank you to my … [Read more...]
