Originally posted on Vinthropology:
It is a very special feeling to be mesmerised and enchanted by the small things in life- something we experience as children and regretfully seem to forget as we grow older. Le Vigne di Raito is…
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Wine Lovers Masterclass: #1 The Neuroscience of Wine Tasting
An easily understandable description of how our brains interpret personal taste in wine, especially how it is “smell” rather than “taste” that makes the greatest contribution. Your personal wine tasting and wine appreciation will never be the same once you have discovered the secret of retronasal smell.
52 Books Challenge: #12 The little Book Of Mindful Travel
A little book but BIG on mindful travel tips to enhance any journey, holiday or visit. Written by Tiddy Rowan it really is pint-sized and small enough to fit into your pocket or bag. The author uses many quotes from… Read More ›
Significant Quotations: #1 All states of being are determined by mind.
This is my favourite of all quotations and has been a “guiding light” to me for the past 22 years. It is a saying of Buddha and an interpretation from the first verse of the Dhammapada, a collection of sayings… Read More ›
Reflections on Old Age.
Positive reflections in old age are an important part of personal fulfilment. Existentialism and Epicureanism are ready made concepts to guide you into it, unless you are part of the Forever Young Brigade!
When we were young!
It’s our 48th wedding anniversary today! Somehow it’s prompted a day of reflection going back to 1969 when we first met, further prompted by our age, the state of our health, and the state of our country. But no politics… Read More ›
Picture behind the story #13 How we chose our peaceful place
A personal PhotoChallenge matching a story to a photo every day for 30 days with short tales of travel, mountaineering, Nepal, art, and a few personal ones too! 13. How we chose our “peaceful place” I guess we’ve all, got… Read More ›
