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Into the Man Cave
When I was young, I was allowed to roam the mountain behind my house. Covered in ancient redwoods this steep ascent climbed about a mile to the summit where I could explore the top of the little ridge that cradled my childhood. The lookouts were endless and offered… Continue Reading “Into the Man Cave”
On Giving and Getting
More then a decade ago, this picture was taken. I was a line cook on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf in a high-end Mexican restaurant. I would come in first thing in the morning, prep for the day, work the line at lunch and stay… Continue Reading “On Giving and Getting”
Wine From a Soup Cup- A Story of Addiction.
The summer I turned 15, a friend called me and asked if I would be interested in bussing with her at the Italian restaurant in town called “Silvesterie’s.” I was. Bob, the owner and Executive Chef was a Sicilian man with deeply sunken dark-rimed… Continue Reading “Wine From a Soup Cup- A Story of Addiction.”
A Short Homestead Update
Time is short these days. Mother’s Day brunch at The EmRy House went well, in-spite of walking into a kitchen with a convection oven that decided not to heat up (even though the day before there was NO PROBLEM whatsoever) during the 4 hours when I… Continue Reading “A Short Homestead Update”
Wine From a Soup Cup- A Story of Addiction.
The summer I turned 15 a friend called me and asked if I would be interested in bussing with her at the Italian restaurant in town called “Silvesterie’s.” Bob, the owner was a Sicilian man with deeply sunken dark-rimed eyes and a Burt Remolds… Continue Reading “Wine From a Soup Cup- A Story of Addiction.”
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