If you are like me, you discover a new favorite wine only to forget the name the next time you want to buy it.  What if I told you there are wine apps that do that job for you.  Vivino app allows you to either scan or take a photo of the bottle label to find out the rating and price average.  With Delectable you can learn about any wine and get expert opinions by also taking a photo of the bottle.  Although I always prefer a cocktail to a glass of wine, my favorite wine is Riesling and at the moment I’m obsessed with Fetzer Gewurztraminer.  It took me a while to spell it.  Its name looks a lot like algebra to me, but after seeing it often I learned it.  Lol.  Try to pronounce it and it’ll only get worst.  Fetzer is a sustainable winemaker from California.  You can find this Reisling basically anywhere but the wine industry and culture have changed and modernized so much that you can find good wine in unexpected places.

Cocktails can miraculously convert any grump into a happy smoochy human being.  Once the weather becomes more enjoyable I’m planning to try one of these Spring cocktail recipes.

Alcohol and sleep don’t match.  The first one hinders the latter.  Tha’s why I keep drinks to a maximum of three to four per month.  I’ve always had trouble sleeping, either waking up in the middle of the night – always around 3:00 AM and can’t fall back asleep.  Evren, my husband is always suggesting me to go see a sleep doctor.  Until I wrap my head around being observed while sleeping, sounds freaky, doesn’t it… I’ll look into these suggestions about how to have happier dreams.  Its effectiveness in my difficult case remains to be seen.

A couple of weeks ago my sister got a very scary call from a useless individual who claimed to have kidnapped her son.  I’m just glad I learned about the scary call hours after.  Thank God it turned out to be a Phone scam.  Learn more about these Phone scams and how these jobless people can steal your money, so you are prepared in case it happens to you.

I’m reading three books at the moment.  One on Audible for when I’m on the road, one before going to bed, and one that I read during the day whenever I have a chance.  I’m always looking for new interesting books to add to my library and this Spring there are a bunch of interesting ones I can’t wait to start reading.  This list of the 10 of the most anticipated books of Spring 2018 sounds like a good place to start.

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On technology I vote for less cellphone software updates… it doesn’t serve much purpose anyway.  Give us these software updates every six months and we’ll be fine.  It’s not impacting positivity the phones storage or the camera capacity, which is what we all want anyway.  I love technology,  however I feel that the world is great as is.  Who needs autonomous cars?  Or self-flying planes… and why?  Flying is terrifying for many people as is… Besides if you’ve been paying attention this artificial intelligent is proving not to work more than the opposite.  Sadly this time at the cost of an innocent female civilian who was killed by one of Uber’s silly self-driven cars.  Furthermore I think all this investing and researches should be directed towards more meaningful causes as how to cure cancer.

Not all is ill with technology.  On the positive side, social media has brought a great deal of opportunities, awareness and exposure when it’s not used for negativity such as body shaming.  This latter one only adds to the lack of self-confidence that we, women, historically have struggled with.  Women are known for having a lower appreciation for themselves than men.  We have our entire past of patriarchal culture to blame for that.    ‘Confidence takes root in childhood but also can be internalized in adulthood, through experience, hard work or practice. “It requires really paying attention to the small wins and not being so quick to overlook, downplay, dismiss and diminish your accomplishments,” ‘ says Aimee Cohen, a Denver career coach and author.  To learn more about how to overcome this sense of limitation go here.

CNN recently wrote an article about The Kennedy’s “curse”.  We are all familiar with the family’s sad history of accidents and tragedies.  Of course I don’t believe in curses or anything of that sort.  If that was the case then anyone could have the potential to intervene in other person’s life’s purpose and that is senseless.  Having said that, I remember growing up where the elders around me shared the belief that the patriarch of the Kennedy family had done some sort of evil contract with the dark side in order to acquire success and prestige.  Now, these are part of Caribbean tales, but if there is someone who can potentially intervene in our own life, it is none other than ourselves.  By our own doing and choice not because someone else decides our destiny.

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It’s the end of February and I can’t wait for Spring.  This has been a horror winter and I think everyone who has experienced it is ready for it to end yesterday.  I know I’m eager to start enjoying my glass of rose while experiencing the sunsets late afternoons.  Do you know that the sunsets in Ohio are exceptionally beautiful?  You may not know that because there are not many people willing to say much about this middle side of the Americas, but it is.  The sunsets here, because there are not many high rise buildings, is beyond beautiful.  They tend to have the strongest and most striking colors, pinks, yellows, reds, oranges, they truly are a showstopper and they go as far in the horizon as you can see.

Talking about what you can see, have you ever looked at yourself as a leader…?  I’m pretty good at directing people.  Actually I was just joking with Evren, my husband a couple of days ago because every time I open my mouth it seems to be mostly to order something… Lucas why don’t you put on a cardigan… Lucas don’t you think it’s better to ….. so on.  Being a leader is far more than just giving people order, it has also to do with being compassionate and being transparent as well as many other qualities that this article may help you identify in you, if you have them.  Or perhaps, even encourage you to develop them.  5 Rare Signs That Prove You Were Meant to Lead People.

One of our favorite French dishes is Boullabaisse because it has all the things I always crave- seafood.  We always try to make at least one in the winter or enjoy one in Provence during our summer vacations there.  If you, like the rest of the world enjoy French food then you should give a try and learn one of these 13 Classic French Dishes You Need to Master at Home.

Hopefully no one developed a food allerg since we are all adults.  Oh no, wait.  Yes, it can happen because adults can also develop food allergies.  During this time of instant gratification everyone  wants to simply live and enjoy everything they can.  People are skeptical and rather ignore whatever it is that could potentially force them to change their lifestyle.  Well sometimes we all should, if it benefit our own health.  If you are new to this blog, I once posted about my life living without gluten and how it has changed it for the best.  Food sensitivities have far-reach consequences that people some times rather ignore.  If you want to know more about how to detect if you have developed a food intolerance, I encourage you to read this article. 9 Sings You’ve Developed A Food Allergy As An Adult.

On the Interior Design side, have you seen Elvis Presley’s home Casa Perfect is now a showroom full of beautiful modern and unique furniture. Casa Perfect is a perfect mixed of of classic California modernism and Hollywood Regency.

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As it turned out my wedding anniversary falls on National Random Acts Of Kindness Day… I can live with that.  I found out when I came across this encouraging list about all the different ways to spread kindness throughout the day.  It’s gratuitous to say, how much we all need more of this in present times.  20 Random Acts Of Kindness To Perform Today.

It is no easy task to apply makeup that looks simple and beautiful at the same time.  Although we can all concede that a good make up application can do wonders, even if you were blessed with a beauty like Angelina’s, we can all look our best thanks to make up.  Secrets From a Makeup Artist: 10 Items You Need From Sephora.

There are so many places I’d like to travel to. From India to Madagascar to Australia, my list is endless.  Not to mention that I’ve been itching to go back to London soon.  If money and time weren’t the problem I would be traveling nonstop.  But then again, who wouldn’t?  If you are planning a vacation this year, here are the Best New Hotels in the World – It List 2018.

And if you are still deciding where to go, I don’t blame you, so many inspiring places to choose. Here is a list of 10 Otherworldly Places to Travel in 2018.  Magical places for the adventure seeker that will make you feel in another planet.

I usually give Lucas, my son organic blueberries and string cheese for snack after school.  I learned that blueberries are one of the best antioxidants there is and it’s great for cleaning your body and brain from heavy metal toxicity.  Heavy metal toxicity is believed to be the source of many undiagnosed illness.  Ever since I learned that I always keep them in our fridge and eat a small bowl almost every day.  For when creativity for afternoon snack runs dry, here are good suggestions given by qualified nutritionists.  Healthiest office snacks, as chosen by nutritionists.

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Happy Valentine’s Day y’all… I hope you get to spend your day in great company hence, with whoever you wish.  I think Valentines Day can be any day of the year, in my case it’s more accurate to think it’s on our Wedding anniversary, which happens to be in two days.  We have officially moved the celebration of love to that date ever since…although there is the occasional exchange of cards today… Below, are a few links of the week, all of them appropriate of the day and amusing.

The Biggest Valentine’s Day Myths of All Time.  You’ve heard the story about how Valentine’s day was created, who was Valentine -if there was ever one.  This list may not answer those questions but it’s funny.

The Roses That Might Last Longer Than Your Relationship.  Did you know that natural roses can be preserved with its structure intact and last up to a year thanks to a process called Dehydration…  Not only that but you can buy an arrangement of Infinite Roses and either give them to someone or better yet keep them for yourself.  I would love one for my study.

The World’s Most Spectacular Bridges.  If you and your loved one decide to stay inside tonight, why not virtual-wondering the world… This list of spectacular bridges is pretty impressive.  I recommended to visit one of them in my Guide to Uzes, you can see it here.

Can Tylenol Help Heal a Broken Heart?  In case your relationship didn’t last more than the flowers and your heart gets to be broken, which I hope never happens.  Tylenol may help with that.

One last note, how pretty is London today…? Dozens of giant inflatable red heart balloons are showing up in various landmarks across London today.  This extraordinary and beautiful design project is a love letter to London by Anya Hindmarch. The balloons will appear from dawn until dusk every day across London during Fashion Week.  ‘surprise love letter to London’ as a tribute to its strength and to celebrate our amazing creative city.”  Anya Hindmarch.  photo via BOF instagram acct.  Read more about it here.

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