Category Archives: Joy

WBC13 Countdown – BC Winery Each Week – Posting 5

Posted on October 3, 2012 by rozsmallfry

October 3, 2012 – Ruby Blues Winery “What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity,” is a quote attributed to Joseph Addison, English essayist, poet, playwright and politician. This quote is the first thing that comes to mind for … Continue reading →

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My Birthday is but a Day

Posted on May 21, 2012 by rozsmallfry

My life of late has been charmed and if at times I seem to taunt the less blessed please understand it is merely a tease. My journey to travel to this place of contentment and joy while not as epic … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on Kettle Valley Winery’s 20th Anniversary Celebrations (2011) as Spring and Easter 2012 Signal a New Season of Growth and Renewal in the Vineyards

Posted on April 5, 2012 by rozsmallfry

Easter and its rich symbolism of rebirth, whether viewed from a pagan or Christian perspective, is suddenly here again. While spring seemed to come slowly to the Okanagan this year, its evidence is apparent in the symphony of songbirds and … Continue reading →

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Reminiscing about the Rico Hotel Mountain Lodge and Argentine Grille, Rico Colorado one year later

Posted on March 6, 2012 by rozsmallfry

RBuchanan photo – Rico Hotel’s Argentine Grille on a snowy February day, 2011 Built in 1926 as a boarding house for the International Smelting Company, the Rico Hotel is an historic registered site. The warmth of the front lobby area … Continue reading →

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Here’s a wine fest for your bucket list: The Winter Okanagan Wine Fest at Sun Peaks Resort

Posted on March 3, 2012 by rozsmallfry

Winter magic of Sun Peaks village at night Happily, I was commissioned by Savour Magazine to do two short online pieces on the Winter Okanagan Wine Festival 2012. One was intended to help shine light on the event and promote … Continue reading →

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