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The Super Rich

There has been a lot of talk about wealth disparity in the world. The Oxfam report released just before the World Economic Forum in Davos was designed to shock the world into the realization that the top 1% own nearly half of all wealth in the world. Even though the report has flaws and critics, we can’t escape the reality that there is a huge economic gap.

Before we start sniping at the 1% club, let’s not forget some estimates indicate a person worth $500,000 is in the top 1%, though the more likely number is $750k. Obviously a high …

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What Christmas Is All About

The wisdom of Linus. A good reminder about what Christmas is all about. Watch this short 90 second video and be encouraged as you remember the real reason for celebrating Christmas.

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Online Junkyard Shopping

It’s cyber-Monday, which is a made up marketing name if there ever was one. Despite whatever cynicism you might have (and I might share with you), there is a silver lining here.

You can go shopping from Junkyard Wisdom and help some worthy students. For instance, you can follow this Amazon link to their book section (my personal favorite as you can see) and start shopping. Whatever you buy on that visit earns a few cents (or dollars or hundreds of dollars if you are a big spender) for Junkyard Wisdom.

Once you click the link you can navigate …

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Traditional Thanksgiving Prayer

A prayer for your Thanksgiving Day ….

Bless, O Lord,
this food we are about to eat;
and we pray you, O God,
that it may be good
for our body and soul;
and, if there is any poor creature
hungry or thirsty walking the road,
may God send them in to us
so that we can share the food with them,
just as Christ shares His gifts
with all of us.
Amen.

Graces, from Celtic Daily Prayer…

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Baptised by Blood

A few years ago I attended a gallery opening my daughter organized and was impressed with the work of Casey MacKenzie Johnson. Casey is a bundle of energy, with a touch of flamboyance and an infectious smile. In Casey’s world anything is possible, especially if she has a camera in hand. D’Aun and I purchased a beautiful and powerful photograph from her recent trip to Haiti.

Last month we were in London where Casey is now finishing her MA in Photography at the London College of Fashion. We met her on the steps of St. Paul and walked to a …

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James Bond Museum, London

Last weekend D’Aun and I were walking through West End in London and came across this museum. I love museums. Always have since a child. But this one might be my favorite of all time. London James Bond Museum. Perfect. Sadly it was closed when we walked past and we left the city early the next morning. Maybe a future trip?!?

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Of iPhones, Smart TV’s and the Dick Tracy iWatch

This post is for the wonderful people who subscribe to my blog. Thank you! Below you’ll find links to two new book reviews and I encourage you to check them out. Although very different, both are excellent. There is also an update on our successful vineyard harvest.

This week Apple announced the new iPhone as well as the new iWatch. Dick Tracy would be so proud. Or maybe he’d think the iWatch is old news. Whatever, the fanfare over a new phone (or now a watch) has always made me chuckle. Sure, the first iPhone was indeed revolutionary. But since …

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Harvest Contest

Want to win a bottle of wine? Our vineyard harvest is Thursday night so I’m launching a harvest contest to see who can guess the size of the harvest in tons. Here are a few details to help you make an informed guess:

Varietal: Chardonnay

Acreage: 12.4

Number of vines: 10,000 +/-

Historical harvests:

2008: 60 tons
2009: 95 tons
2010: 83 tons
2011: 48 tons
2012: 80 tons
2013: 150 tons

So what is your guess for the 2014 harvest tonnage? Post it in the comments section and whoever is closest will win a bottle of Caymus wine from …