Proof of life

[branchandroot]

Still here. Haven't killed anyone yet, despite something new breaking in a truly catastrophic way every week this term.

But it's peak color, this week, and this year it coincides nicely with the week that it's sunrise during my ride in to work, so I got to watch all the gold and red and green leaves nearly under-lit and glowing in the first sunlight.

Also, I went to a Halloween wine tasting party last night, and it was great fun. Black stemware, so we were all drinking blind and guessing by scent and taste. I got two out of five, which I feel very accomplished about since they were a Chenin Blanc and an un-oaked Chardonnay. And there was great food, and an opportunity to dress up. We had two full-on, con-level Mandalorians. I stuck with a black dress and the most Utena jewelry set ever (black and silver roses everywhere).

And now I have to go try not to kill some more people.

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[anehan]

And now I have to go try not to kill some more people.

I believe in you!

If I knew anything about wine, I'd probably be impressed by your detective skills. Since I know practically nothing about wine, I'm even more impressed.

So what's a Chenin Blanc when it's at home? And is an un-oaked Chardonnay rare? I think that, among the very tiny pieces of wine knowledge floating inside my brain, there's a bit that associates Chardonnay with oak barrels. Or something.