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A Davis Love Story, part 2

Part 1 can be found here.
The ride to jail was more than a little surreal for the obvious reasons (”Oh my God, I’m actually going to jail,” etc.). But it was made even more so by the fact that my blue uniformed chauffeur was blasting 2Pac the entire ride from Davis to the Woodland hoosegow. [...]

A Valentine’s Day Love Story in Two Parts

Stories about how couples meet and fall in love are some of the very best types of conversations to have over wine. Regrettably I can’t offer you a nice glass of pinot to sip while you read this, but I thought it would be fun to share the story of how my wife and I [...]

Becoming Sustainable

I was talking to a local photographer today on the phone who is starting a pinot vineyard in Graton, and I know a bunch of other prospective growers check in once in a while so this link is for you. It comes from the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service and it outlines the benefits and [...]

Greetings From Hat Creek

Hat Creek Ranch is my favorite place on earth. Each night I’m here I open the windows and let the sound of the rushing water ease me to sleep. Each day I marvel at the natural beauty of this area, sandwiched between Mt. Lassen and Mt. Shasta, both of which are visible from different parts [...]

Jess Jackson: lawyer, farmer, patriot

Last night I attended the second of what will probably be many open forums on the proposed amendments to the Sonoma County general plan. At issue is whether or not the county should extend Riparian corridors 100 feet from each bank of designated creeks, streams, and rivers, whether biotic habitat zones should be enacted where [...]