Bond, Jane Bond

In the 1953 Casino Royale, our hero Mr Bond invents a new drink.  The Vesper. “A dry martini,” Bond said. “One. In a deep champagne goblet.” “Oui, monsieur.” “Just aContinue reading “Bond, Jane Bond”

library time and happy hour at home

Combing 2 topics into one since I’ve been remiss and haven’t posted much this week.  I’ve been busy doing… nothing.  sorry, nothing exciting. So today I stopped at the libraryContinue reading “library time and happy hour at home”

wednesday workout

My day started with a walk to the park.  Coe was pretty adamant.  Now that it is cooler and wetter, she’s in heaven.  A true Oregonian she is.  If sheContinue reading “wednesday workout”

cocktail wrap-up

Holy Moly this has been a crazy few days! Thursday was Indulge at the Jupiter.  What fun! Great drinks and amazing food.  Screen Door had puffs filled with pimento cheeseContinue reading “cocktail wrap-up”

Tequila!

My friend Will Smith of Great Western Spirits invited me to an amazing tasting of 123 Organic Tequilas at Kask.  A tiny new bar from the folks of Gruner. This is theContinue reading “Tequila!”

happy hour at home

I had the great fortune to go to last year’s Dove Lewis Wet Nose Soiree.  This is a black tie fundraiser for our local (amazing, incredible…) emergency vet clinic.  NewContinue reading “happy hour at home”