We’ve been hit with some sort of virus in the Johnson household. It has only afflicted the children (so far). It started as a stomach bug sort of thing last sunday night for my eldest. He recovered and went to school on tuesday. Then on Wednesday, he acted as if he’d been hit by a Mack truck–fatigue like I’ve never seen before in an 8 year old. We’re still waiting for the results of the monospot, but I’m thinking it’s just some nasty virus going around (’cause the only person he’s kissing is me, and I’m feeling fine!). My youngest came down with it on saturday night, so needless to say, I’ve been preoccupied getting them juice pops, water, more blankets, movies, etc. I was able to sneak out on friday night and go to a wine tasting at my friend’s house (alcohol kills germs, friends).
A woman who represents Travelling Vines brought 6 wines for us to sample. She walked us through the “S’s of Wine Tasting” (see, smell, swirl, smell and sip) with 2 white wines, 3 reds and a sparkling dessert wine. Now, I enjoy wine and I’ve been to vineyards to taste wine, but have never been taught how to taste wine. It was so cool! I was furiously taking notes about how red wines are made, how as they age they lose color (less ruby, more brick/brown) that the leaves, skins, and stems go into the red wine fermentation. More “legs” means more “body” to the wine (=more booze). Thinner skinned grapes create less tannins and lighter wine that does well with a slight chill. We learned, first hand, how food brings out flavors in the wine and how wine can make each bite of food taste as good as the first. It was fun, relaxing and informative! I am looking forward to the fabulous, fine wines I ordered, but am sad that my opinion of the “3 Buck Chuck” in my dining room has been forever altered.
My 4 week guided Sugar Cleanse starts on January 31! I hope you’ll join me! Too much refined sugar depresses your immune system, so go easy on the sweets!
I send hopes of health to each and every one of you–may you be healthier than my kids are right now.
