Tag Archives: wine

Water or Wine?

Posted on April 5, 2026 by msw blog

Many years ago, a bishop was visiting the Episcopal church in Golden. Somehow, the cruets of water and wine were placed incorrectly and when the acolyte was supposed to pour water over the celebrant’s (i. e. the BISHOP’S) fingers, he … Continue reading →

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How to Remove Any Stain

Posted on July 16, 2025 by msw blog

Water Stains: “Water stains are notoriously tricky since they can seep below the finish into the wood itself,” Crew says. He recommends gently applying equal parts baking soda and white toothpaste to lighten watermarks with a damp cloth. Pet Stains: “Pet … Continue reading →

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Buying Wine

Posted on December 22, 2024 by msw blog

Q: I’m hosting this holiday season and want to buy wine that’s good but doesn’t totally break the bank. But when I walk into a liquor store, I’m completely overwhelmed. Help! A: We get it: the towering shelves, the endless … Continue reading →

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Ripple Spritz

Posted on September 14, 2024 by msw blog

I laughed for a good minute after reading the name of the latest cocktail “Ripple Spritz.” It reminded me of one of my favorite comedians, the late great Redd Fox, and the classic television show Sanford and Son (for those … Continue reading →

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Booze

Posted on July 18, 2024 by msw blog

Breaking up (with booze) is hard to do “My husband and I switched to smaller wine glasses. It fools us into thinking we are still drinking the same as before, but we are drinking half of what we used to, … Continue reading →

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