Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Rosie-The-Riveter's 89th Birthday Blues: Tuesday, January 28th

A grain of poetry suffices to season a century. -José Martí, revolutionary and poet (1853-1895) 

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The Know Nothing Party's nativist ideal
Citizen Know Nothing The Know Nothing Party's nativist ideal

Condutore, we are heading up to Sonora for a wedding this Saturday. We hope to spend some time tasting in Murphys area.  I wonder if you can remind us of your current suggestions for the area? I presume that Milliare and Chathom are still in business but that the Sheep have gone south. What sayest thou?  

Hope that you have been getting your wonted mileage in...feel sorry for the blokes back east who, unless they are fitted out in the hockey togs, must feel like they've all moved to Calgary...gracias!!! Cactus

Hi Cactoosian and Floridian!

Grand indeed that you are returning to old stompin' grounds! First word of advice is don't stash any product you pick up in an out-of-the-way-basement corner!

As for wineries, we haven't been to Murphy's for a number of years now but  I gather that Black Sheep is back. Probably different owners and in a new location but I'd be curious to see what the new "backstory" is:

blacksheep

Black Sheep Winery

When last there, with Flamin' and Sarge, it had become:
vinamoda

Vina Moda Winery


and we were very impressed with new, young owners and their marvellous offerings.

 I'd visit
stevenot

Stevenot Winery


but have been disappointed, unfortunately, over last few times, with
milliairewinery

Milliaire Winery


However, who knows?

 I'd certainly stop at


twisteddowntown

Twisted Oak Tasting Room Downtown


twistedoak

Twisted Oak Winery

either on way in to Murphy's or at their tasting room in town, (We've not been to latter.), as well as
chatom

Chatom Vineyards


From the site I used o cut-and-paste, there appear to be quite a few more wineries that are new to me. Makes me keen to head back into them thar hills! Of course, if you need a few guffaws, revisit
ironstone

Ironstone Vineyards

We'll, Chef Coriandre is calling for Scullione Patrizzio. She is creating Moroccan Tagine for Rosita's birthday dinner and she is wielding a large wooden spoon dangerously close to my bicycle helmetless noggin' so I must away! Have a wonderful time at wedding and at sidebar tastings. Fondestos and Cheers, Rizzzzzzzzzzzzo!



 Pics: Dinner Sunday night at Madroña Manor; Fog on the Salish Sea coming back to Horseshoe Bay.

http://www.blacksheepwinery.com/history.htm

Thanks Pat! I took a little web prowl after writing to you and indeed lots of our old friend wineries are still there. I hope we can make it to Stevenot. Of course, the Sheep, although here is the story. So it appears to be a part of the empire of Millier! We look forward to sharing some sheep (and perhaps lamb) next time you cruise through Boikley. 





WALTER SWAYZE

DR. WALTER EUGENE SWAYZE With grace and in peace, Walter Swayze passed away at the age of 91 on January 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife Margaret; their children, David (Maret), Alan (Carol Hart) and Nan Anderson (Rick); grandchildren, Jonathan (Jenny), Emma (Brent), Daniel (Younglim), Katie (Will), and Erin (Tetteh); great-grandchildren, Cassidy, Paolo, Maelee and Amedu; Walter's brother Gordon; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, William Allen Swayze and Jennie Mae Roberts; two brothers, Gareth and Bill, and granddaughter Laurie. 
 
Walter was born in Toronto in 1922. His early love of reading led to a lifelong dedication to literature and the arts. His undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto and graduate studies at Yale, where he received his MA and his PhD, were interrupted by the Second World War, during which he served a tour of duty as a telegraphist in the Royal Canadian Navy. He met and fell in love with Margaret Hobbs while teaching summer school at Wesley College in Winnipeg, and they were married in 1947. After four years teaching at William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, Walter brought his young family back to Winnipeg where he chaired the English Department at Wesley College (now the University of Winnipeg) and taught until his retirement in 1987. Walter grew his team from a few professors to a large, vibrant faculty. He quickly gained recognition within the academic community as a scholar and teacher of national stature. He was also a member of Senate of this institution for 24 years and of the University of Manitoba Senate for eight. Over the years, Walter taught almost every course in the English curriculum from freshman to graduate level. He thrived on collaborating with his colleagues and took great pride in the success of his students, both in their studies and careers. He remembered them all and ran into them everywhere. Before and after retirement, in between his ongoing duties, Walter found the time and energy to publish articles, in such publications as Queens Quarterly and Canadian Forum, to lead numerous committees and to be a member of several literary associations. Walter represented the University on many Provincial Department of Education committees. He was active in Riverview and Churchill Park United Churches and engaged at the local, city, provincial and regional levels, taking satisfaction in many projects, such as the rebuilding of the Young Street Church in the inner city. While captivated by the world of words and ideas, Walter also loved people. He adored his beautiful, spirited wife. Together, he and Margaret were wonderful hosts and opened their home to all, offering great meals and wine, excellent conversation and much laughter. They formed countless lasting friendships with colleagues, students, neighbours and their church community and have loyally kept in touch throughout the years. As a couple they shared a love of the theatre, film, music, travel, their cottage at Gull Lake and, of course, a long list of very lucky dogs and cats. As a comedy team, they were outrageously funny. Walter was a man of faith. He was a gentleman and a gentle man. We will miss his optimism, corny puns, prodigious memory, variable plumbing repairs, never-ending stories and his fierce bear hugs. We will always feel the rewards of his deep love for family, sense of duty and responsibility, generous nature and passion for learning and reflection. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 3 at 2:00 p.m. at Churchill Park United Church, 525 Beresford Avenue. Special thanks to the dedicated and inspiring staff at the Health Sciences Centre, the Victoria General Hospital, Maples Personal Care Home and Golden Links Lodge who have cared for Walter over the past three years. 
 
I studied with Professor Swayze in the '60's and from the very first class I took the sheer depth and breadth of his intellectual and academic reach became immediately apparent. Yet he was a teacher in the very best sense of the word, a true mentor, in fact, never a pedant. I cannot forget the moment, in a Milton class, when he wept, openly and unashamedly, so overcome was he by the lines he read aloud. He was a brilliant mediator between any text we were discussing, inspiring his students, quietly, yet ever so powerfully. I feel nothing but privilege and joy to have studied with Walter Swayze and I grieve the passing of this fine, fine man. Patrick Dunn, Class of '69, University of Winnipeg.
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