A recent article in the Bordeaux regional newspaper Sud-Ouest called attention to a vineyard formerly owned by an outstanding French writer, Francois Mauriac. Mauriac, the author of Therese Desqueyroux, which has a fairly gloomy view of Bordeaux’s then (and perhaps still) rigid family heirarchies, had some property at Malagar in the Garonne Valley. He was said to be very proud of the wines that he cultivated there, particularly a sweet dessert wine, which he...

Gemini May 21 – June 20 Last week's euphoria will slowly drain away. The next few days may well prove to be a test of Gemini resistance.
6 am Think will just read critique of one’s stunning novel by V. Helpful NY Novelist-Mentor. So sweet of such an eminent writer to pass eye over work of fellow literatus. May even read her books one day too, if available at local library.