All Things Chap, Some Things Daddy
Though you may want to let out a sigh of relief after successfully planting your young vines, the work has really just begun. Year One Vineyard Management is perhaps the most demanding year in a vineyard’s lifetime. And worst of Continue reading The Backyard Vineyard – Year One Vineyard Management (Part One)
The “Public Service” Fallacy Most of us are familiar with the fallacy of achievement. Philosophy, religion, and now even the burgeoning self-help industry each highlight the ancient wisdom which warns us against relying on external achievement for the fulfillment of Continue reading The Fallacy of Service – Part One
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” We’ve all been asked this question, and frankly many of us, even in our 30’s and 40’s, may still ask it to ourselves on a regular basis. The standard responses Continue reading Dad Duty – What do you want to be when you grow up?
Your rows are tilled. Your stakes and end-posts are emplaced. Ideally, it is on/around mid-October (though in our case, it was early spring). You are now ready to order your vines, plant them, and hang the wire before diving into Continue reading The Backyard Vineyard – Planting Your Vines
Dads should know how to cook in bulk. While it is certainly great to know how to specialize in fancy meals that serve two, the majority of your attention in the kitchen (and outside, as we will see) should be Continue reading Dad Duty – Low Country Boil Recipe
Of all the Georgian foods acquired from invading enemies, khinkali is without peer. With striking similarities to the Central Asian manti, local legend places the origins of the Georgian dish in the hands of the Tartars, the 13th century rulers of what is now Continue reading How to Make Georgian Khinkali
You selected your backyard vineyard site. You mapped out and measured your layout. You prepped your soil. And you finally selected a training system and trellis. Now is when the fun really begins. Building the trellis for a backyard vineyard Continue reading The Backyard Vineyard – How to Build a Trellis
There is a lot of material out there on how to be a good 21st century Dad.
Books and blogs are full of advice on how to be more present with your children, supportive to your spouse, and more involved as fathers than we used to be.
This is a good thing and a sign of progress.
What seems to be missing, though, is advice for the long game. How does one become a great granddad? Continue reading Dad Duty – Our Greatest Granddads
Georgia is a melting pot of flavors. Wedged between the Caspian and Black Seas at the crossroads of some of the world’s most historic empires, Georgia blends east and west with a dash of influence from the Mediterranean and Middle Continue reading Georgian Food – A Beginner’s Guide
“So what’s it like with two?” The question isn’t referring to the number of cars you drive, dogs you walk, or homes you own – though all three situations would be nice. The question is referring to the number of Continue reading Dad Duty – Life with Two