From the monthly archives:

September 2008

Calgon, Take Me Away!

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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The news is bad. Politics, the economy, pirate shoot-outs (yes, seriously, pirates in Somalia), it’s enough to make you want to run and hide. Maybe on an island somewhere, but who can afford to travel now? And there is that pirate thing. Yipes! I recommend a long, hot bath. That’s a nice little escape. Or [...]

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Paul Newman

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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Actor, director, producer, activist, philanthropist, father, grandfather, and famously devoted husband, Paul Newman passed away over the weekend from lung cancer complications. As he wished, he died surrounded by family and friends at home in Westport, CT. He was eighty-three. When asked of his long-term fidelity to wife Joanne Woodward, Newman quipped “why go out [...]

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Whinesumer Reports

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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Toilet paper. Not a charmin’ topic perhaps, but one to which we can all relate. I still remember my parents arguing over toilet paper when I was a kid. My dad liked the cheap kind. My mom felt that quality mattered. My sister and I were glad that Mom did most of the grocery shopping. [...]

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The Debate Is On!

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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The Whine Sisters prefer to avoid political issues, but I thought it would be fun to imagine what we might ask if we could moderate a debate. In order to get to know where these candidates really stand on the issues, I would ask the hard-hitting questions. My top five: 1. Everyone always asks about [...]

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What I did on my Vacation

by Julia London

And you guys thought that all my creative energies are poured into writing.  HA.  Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today! Share this:

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The Economy: Where It Hurts

by Sherri Browning Erwin

I’m not talking about bail-outs on Wall Street. I’ll leave that to the network talking heads. I’m reporting on the economic changes that hit us, women and consumers, where it hurts: in our chocolate stash! That’s right. Times are tough. Premium chocolate is getting pricey. Maybe you’ve considered going back to the good ol’ reliable [...]

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Happy Birthday Kathleen!

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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Kathleen Givens is our birthday girl today. Best wishes to you for a fabulous day and a wonderful year ahead. Have some wine and whine and more wine, with a little cheese on the side. And don’t forget the cake! Cheers! I love you, man. Share this:

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The More Things Change…

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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My kids are fond of telling me that “I just don’t get” or “I have no idea” what it is like to be their age in 2008. I remember thinking this of my mother when I was a teen. I don’t remember ever saying it, though. I think I preferred to smile and leave her [...]

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You’re Invited! Special Preview.

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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It’s Christmas in September! I’ve redesigned my website in time for the holidays. What, it’s too soon? It’s never too soon to check out my site, join my mailing list, become my Myspace or Facebook friend, preorder Naughty or Nice (hint, hint), read some excerpts, explore, and find a photo of my legendary children. Yes, [...]

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Where Julia Unwinds

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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Let’s not let her fool us with the scenes of jaunty mountains and winding roads. I’ve done some investigating, and a tipster (VB) has turned me on to JFL’s intended location. That’s right, Julia is winging it to London to catch the end of Fashion Week. If she models for the Spring/Summer line of designer [...]

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The Big Unwind

by Julia London

Is still happening.  I am leaving late tomorrow for our favorite get-away-from-it-all spot.  Anyone want to guess where this is?  So when you want to get away from it all, where do you go?  Where would you like to go?  Share this:

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What To Do?

by Kathleen Givens
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Times are tough.  Ike has hit the Gulf Coast, leaving a trial of destruction and price gouging.  The economy is shaky and over the weekend yet another financial giant was revealed to be teetering.  OJ is on trial yet again, but we’re not supposed to remember the first two trials.  The Earth is warming and [...]

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Christmas Shopping Countdown: Novelty Gifts

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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I know, I know– it’s not even Halloween! But Julia’s Price is Right blog reminded me that it’s almost that time, and the usual panic set in. What will I buy for everyone? How much money am I going to spend? Then… I got a catalog in the mail that helped me plan ahead and [...]

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Remembering . . .

by Kathleen Givens
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And hoping for peace in our time. Share this:

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The Price is Right!

by Julia London

Hubot came home from the grocery store with a whopping bill yesterday, and as we stood there staring at the contents of our green bags (yes, we are converts to the canvas bags!), we wondered why it was costing so freaking much money to feed the fatties at this house.  And then I started looking [...]

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The End of Bipartisan Politics

by Sherri Browning Erwin

And it couldn’t come soon enough! How many days to the election? Anyway… As anyone under the age of thirty knows, there is an internet phenomenon known as “being RickRoll’d.” To be RickRolled means you are tricked into clicking on a supposedly harmless link, like “look at my great vacation photos!” that actually takes you [...]

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Bon Voyage

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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One of our dearest Whine friends, Leslie, embarks on a New England cruise today as Hurricane Hanna, now Tropical Storm Hanna, looms ready to wreak havoc. Good news, Leslie– Hanna hasn’t really happened yet, and it will probably just rain through the evening and overnight. Not the best, but the rest of the week should [...]

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On the Downside of Frazzled

by Julia London

The last month was a zoo.  I had to finish a book and then launch one, plus I had some travel in there and a two year-old birthday party over labor day.  Long story short, it has been an exhausting few weeks and I have been completely frazzled.  But I am on the downside of [...]

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Labor Day

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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Not so much a day for fun and relaxation for the people in Gustav’s path. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Share this:

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