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71How to make cleaning the house more enjoyable
You know you have to do it. You've been putting it off. It's now or never, you've got to clean the house! I can hear you all groaning now. Never fear, Erin is here with ways to make the chores bearable.
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87Portland Oregon Neighborhoods – A casual sampling
Many times while perusing the pages of Craigslist I’ve seen posts from people who are thinking of moving to Portland (PDX) and wondering about the neighborhoods. I’ve responded to many of them, even...
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79Woodstock – A nice little neighborhood in Portland
The Woodstock neighborhood, named for the Sir Walter Scott novel Woodstock, was platted in 1889, though some homes were built before the official maps were drawn. The neighborhood is boarded by the Reed,...
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59Wine Tasting 101
Wine tasting has become one of the most enjoyable ways to spend a day. If you are lucky enough to live near or visit one of the burgeoning wine counties around the nation you can sip and savor to your heart's...
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57My apparent apathy with the current political campaigns...
:: warning :: Political talk ahead. Bush lovers need not read :) Many, many years ago, when I was young and idealistic, I loved politics. Before I could vote I had a "Women for Clinton" button and I wore it...
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55Charleston, South Carolina - My favorite city in the US
Anyone lucky enough to find themselves in Charleston should first count their blessings, then pause, take a look around and breath in the city. Every corner you turn reveals another stunning building. Every...
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64That jerk Brett ruined the wine
A few months ago at a meeting I heard some say that they had tasted some Brett wine. Context clues indicated rather quickly that they weren't actually talking about a person's new label but rather a problem...
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65How does a rosé become a rosé?
Most wine drinkers will declare themselves either a white or a red. It's not necessary to choose sides, but it tends to happen. I enjoy both colors and even a little rosé now and then. That's right, I'm not...
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64Try this glass of Oregon Pinot Noir
If you’ve seen the movie Sideways you know that Pinot Noir is all the rage in wine consumption. The quest for the perfect Pinot nearly drove the main character mad! The movie actually takes place in...
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65Screw Cap Closures – The new wave of wine closures? Cheap wine? or just Picnic ready?
No doubt you've started to notice that more and more bottles sitting on shelves in your favorite wine shop have screw cap closures. The trend, beginning in New Zeeland in 2000 started out slow but has gained...
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