It was much harder here, since the Virginia climate has harsh winters, hot summers, and plentiful rains that cause a host of problems for tender grape vines. But the struggles of the good people of Virginia paid off, as today Virginia produces world-class wines: they have cultured vine hybrids that are rugged enough to thrive in the climate, have experimented with the soil types and elevations to know which terrains and locations are most suitable for plantings, and through many years of experience and support of fellow Vintners have developed the know-how to produce wines that everyone can love. . . . → Read More: Make Mine Virginia Wine
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Here’s a really cool underwater dragon-type creature I spotted, just before he spotted me and dove under a rock. . . . → Read More: Hawaii Dragon Here’s a pic from the East side of Oahu, looking out onto Rabbit Island. For those who’ve had high-school biology, you can guess what happened to the rabbits humans put on an island with lots of food and no predators. . . . → Read More: Hawaii Scenery While in Hawaii I went to Hana Lima ‘Ia, which is a wonderful store in Honolulu where they teach you how to build your own ukulele…. I also got a brief overview of how to make it from Asa Chock, though I have to admit I am really looking forward to their book (hopefully coming out this fall). . . . → Read More: Made by Hand in Hawaii Just got back from a trip to Hawaii: 4 nights on Oahu in Waikiki. Lest you think it was all fun-in-the-sun, I went there to present a paper at the Hawaii International Conference on Mathematics and Statistics. . . . → Read More: Hawaii Trip |   Kendall is a writer, engineer, and teacher. His focus is on intentional living. More >>> | |||
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