Well I’m back from my trip! I think I’ve decided that my true calling in life is to be a lady of leisure. If
you’re interested in investing in me, laying around on a beach, please get in touch!

Meanwhile, one of the books I’ve been meaning to read for eons finally got finished while I was away. The
Grail by Brian Doyle is about the pinot noir grape, and its success in Oregon. It’s a wonderful book, full
of short, funny chapters on the vagaries of grape growing and wine making. Highly recommend!

-Ali