Captain Me Planet

That a sparkling, semi-dry wine, called Cristalino, is out of this world with fried chicken? Shut up. Yes! After consulting one of my favorite on line wine discussion groups, and asking what I thought would be a stupid, and even challenging question, the response was unanimous. Can’t throw those guys a curve ball, let me tell you! The average bottle, .75 liters, is in the neighborhood of $8. This is something in the need-to-know category down here. South of the Mason-Dixon. Also suggested, a Rex Goliath Pinot Noir, called 47 lb Rooster that is yummy with burgers, and yes, even french fries. It runs about $7. And you thought wine was only for fine cheese.

May I please, please share a huge thrill moment I just had. No, nothing risque’, nor fine liqour related. Or the winning of the Publisher’s Clearing House. Maybe better.

My boy, my first boy, Private One, expressed an opinion that melted my heart. After 4 days of “regular and formal” school work (the kind that involves a bit of instruction, direction, and I-don’t-care-if-you-don’t-like-it-ness but you will follow through-ness), he just approached me in the kitchen as I am cooking dinner. Mom, you were really right. This isn’t all bad. In fact, it’s kind of fun, and challenging, and I like whipping the books. Thanks. I’m sorry I was so ballistic over it in the beginning. Oh. my. soul. Thanks for the moment. It has been a good day. What, especially with me looking like Jennifer Love Hewitt and all.