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Reckoning

June 10, 2024

The bill is expected to be significantly higher

Than our resources can withstand

Yet the pattern we have carved out for ourselves

Is a deepening rut of fewer choices

We have created some stories that trap us in regression

If we listen to the ancestors they warn of disastrous possibilities

It’s time to stay highly aware and still

Floral Focus

June 6, 2024

Flowers say festive, flavorful, fun is afoot

Ripe fruit with honey in a bowl

Pairs well with fizzy drink, exotic garnish

Summertime music calls for a picnic

Bright warm morning followed by delight

Modest Moves

June 5, 2024

Crossing paths with destiny in spring

A place hardly recognizable by fall

What colors are woven into the structure

That stain the background and shape time?

Forrest Consciousness

June 4, 2024

Subtle changes take place in every direction

Forrest has been living as a freestyle artist

Taking care of animal inhabitants with care

Providing shelter and food to the aggressive

Hiding from danger the strategic

Giving a peaceful resting place to the lucky

Allowing the predators to find their prey

Borage

June 3, 2024

Beautiful blue borage brings bees

The lovely flowers are delicious

Clean taste of cucumber lightly flavors

Bright color enlivens the presentation

The small details of lunch make me happy

Shadenfreude

June 2, 2024

The dark side of my being streams joy

This imbalance hurts my composure

Compromising the safety of my mind

There is no obvious remedy to take

Beyond that, nothing rhymes with

Shadenfreude

I’m a member of the wine club at Sidereus Winery for several reasons. Last year I tasted the Sidereus Riesling at Forrest Grove Uncorked, a community wine event we attended. The owner, new to the wine business, said she was sold out but would give me the special event price if I came to her tasting room. After long consideration I visited the winery. I was instantly impressed by the view. The fancy tasting room and deck have a straight shot of Mt. Hood. This elusive peak is usually shrouded in clouds. When we can see the snow capped beauty we all feel lucky.

The wine they produce is excellent. A previously hard core red wine drinker, I have now discovered the joys of rose and white wine. My current favorite is Sidereus 2023 Rose of Pinot Noir. I am making plans to pair it with something made with strawberries from the garden. Yesterday I contemplated the options by savoring a glass while Mt. Hood blessed me with a great view.

The reason I joined the club on my first visit is the charming and erudite hospitality director, Zach Mance. He knows EVERY THING about wine. He has recently completed a course of study to top off his already impressive knowledge. Zach completed WSET 3 with merit, making him one of the most qualified sommeliers in this area full of wine experts. His delivery is way less than snooty, making the information available without intimidating anyone. He says that the rose is fruit driven. I say that it’s the perfect way to toast a peek of our favorite peak, Mt. Hood.