For Bastille Day last year I offered an interview with Aimé Guibert of Mas de Daumas Gassac . This year I thought I would honor an American winegrower of the first order, francophile to the core, Ken Burnap , founder of Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard , one of the most compelling individuals one might hope to meet. Bon vivant, sailor of international waters, winegrower, it is difficult to make clear the the importance of this gentleman, but through his own words. As I said to him at
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Believing In The Long Life Of The Bamboo Blind
Posted in July 13th, 2009
Window blinds that you see in stores are easy to manufacture because of mass production. What about a classic rolled-up bamboo blind? Bamboo strips that are used for blind designs cannot be massed produced because, aside from being sourced from organic bamboo, the strips cannot be cast into form. Each bamboo strip is unique in [...]
New Site: Organic Gurus
Posted in July 13th, 2009
note from grechen: this post has been submitted by the boutique or designer. this is a free service we provide, it is NOT an advertisement, and every post has been moderated to make sure it meets MY standards. enjoy! The Organic Gurus specialize in bringing you a diverse selection of organic & eco-friendly products including USDA certified organic, fair-trade, biodynamic, gluten-free and vegan items. We offer organic natural skin care, bath & body, makeup & cosmetics, b
James Enge @ Adventueres on SciFi Publishing
Posted in July 13th, 2009
James Enge, author of Blood of Ambrose , is the latest guest on the newly-returned Adventures in SciFi Publishing podcast. They discuss “Leiber vs. Tolkien fantasy, massive fantasy epics, and his beef with H.G. Wells.” Host Shaun Farrell reviewed the novel back in June. His verdict then: “James Enge writes Blood of Ambrose with a subtle elegance that disguises his extraordinary narrative skill. The humor is natural and unforced. The characterization rings true, even under the revelatio
Doodling in 3D – Gary Webb
Posted in July 13th, 2009
Just got the latest Other Criteria newsletter and even though I confess I haven’t heard of Gary Webb before I liked the look of what I saw on offer, even if the prices are beyond the reach of mortal man. Each piece is a completely unique sculpture, what I first noticed was how much of Webb’s particular sense of humour comes through in his work, artistically performing something like a DJ mixing a ‘mash-up’. At first glance you feel you’re expected to pass your critical eye over works that se
