The Green Book a Travel Guide from the Mid Twentieth Century

The Green Book: Friday Fictioneers

By: Girl in Niagara
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Victor sat in a dark coffee shop mulling over his plan.  Water had flooded the floor making the tiles as slick and shiny as the varnished wooden table he shared with his postal worker friends.  The burst pipe had caused a distraction, and cacophonous chatter filled his ears, but he was not averted from his…

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he Green Book a Travel Guide from the Mid Twentieth Century

The Green Book Are We There Yet

By: Girl in Niagara
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“I hope this isn’t a sundown town.” She whispered quietly to him.  Their hands rested together between them on the Caribbean blue vinyl front seat of their brand new 1958 Packard. Her thumb rubbed the back of his hand tensely as she spoke. The road ahead was dark. He lifted his hand away to rub…

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The Story of John Hemingway and Beronia. What's the connection in this wine review and short winemotion story.

A Celtic Connection: Beronia and John Hemingway

By: Girl in Niagara
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John stood at the big picture window in his living room.  The olive green carpet where he stood had been worn bare by his long and wistful starings out the window.  He looked up and down the street, not a soul in sight.  Shrouded in silence he stood between the orange and pink floral curtains…

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Hernder Winery Baco Noir a wine story and a dance

Hernder Estate Winery

By: Girl in Niagara
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Hernder Estate Winery is a generations old family business in the heart of Niagara wine country.  Drive along the back roads of the beautiful Niagara region to experience the countryside that is a stunning precursor to an equally beautiful winery.  The Winery The covered bridge is a magnificent introduction to all that awaits you on…

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Hernder Winery Baco Noir a wine story and a dance

Hernder Winery Baco Noir a Triumphant Dance

By: Girl in Niagara
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She danced, twirling in a daze.  Her short chiffon skirt trying to keep up with the energy of her movements as she pirouetted and flew into a perfectly timed jete. She was used to the crowds, the uproarious clapping, and the flashes from cameras, but today it was silent.  Today was a day of practice,…

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Artist Antonio Merino is one in a million, creating joyful pandemic art on display at the Escarpment Rail Trail in Hamilton.

Artist Antonio Merino is One in a Million

By: Girl in Niagara
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Antonio Merino sat in the dappled sunlight with his heart open for everyone to see.  Pieces of painted rocks brought together in shapes on the wooded ground under a canopy of trees, and art created from natural elements existed in a symphonic cacophony of Antonio’s love, positivity, and joy.  In my occasional search for Uli,…

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Pelee Island Winery Ruggles Run. The story of Lola and the Grey Fox. Not just a wine review.

Lola and Pelee Island Ruggles Run

By: Girl in Niagara
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Lola walked along the shoreline, the ferry in the distance had left the dock about 20 minutes before.  She had said her goodbyes and headed back to the cottage with plans to sit in the sunshine with a glass of wine and a good book.  This would be the salve this afternoon.  Goodbyes are always…

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American Dream. A 100 word story for Friday Fictioneers. Photo Prompt by CE Ayr

American Dream: Friday Fictioneers

By: Girl in Niagara
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Manuel looked out over the water with thoughts of his father flipping through his head like a rolodex of memories.  Pedro had taken the bold step of courageously sailing across these waters, leaving everything he knew and loved behind.  He did it in hopes of a better life and for one day raising an Americano…

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Chilean Wines. Take the Quiz. Test your knowledge. Free and for fun!

Chilean Wine: Take the Quiz

By: Girl in Niagara
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Take a free and fun quiz to test your knowledge on Chilean Wines. Just 8 questions will help you learn the basics of the wines from this beautiful country and its amazing wine regions. When you’re done read my story about a Chilean Wine here. To Learn more about Chilean Wine you may choose to…

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Cono Sur Cabernet Sauvignon Camenere Blend 2019. A heavenly wine from Colchagua Chile. Read the story.

Cono Sur Colchagua Heaven in Chile

By: Girl in Niagara
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Imagine riding a bicycle through the miles and miles of vineyards in Chile.  You may find yourself in the Colchagua Valley, a wine sub region in central Chile.  The bicycle on the label brought great visions of a gentle excursion.  A long stick of bread, some Chanco (Chilean cheese) and a bottle of Cono Sur’s…

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A Poem: Woman and a picture of the Niagara River.

Women

By: Girl in Niagara
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Like a river I run Wild and Free Reflecting the sky Seeking my destiny Sometimes calm Sometimes raging beneath That power is mine and must be released The rocks and boulders Can’t hold me now I tumble I fall But I’ve made it somehow I am woman This river is me Flowing together We become…

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Chateau Timberlay Wine Story. Photographer William Krause at the Louvre, France.

Chateau Timberlay Bordeaux The Story

By: Girl in Niagara
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The Mercedes moves deftly, silently alongside the Garonne River. Claude rolls down the window that separates driver and passenger and asks if I would like another glass of wine. I’d like to, but I just reapplied my red velvet lipstick, the colour of the sensual residue in my glass. And with a tilt of my…

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We're Moving Out. A 100 word story for Friday Fictioneers.

We’re Moving Out: Friday Fictioneers

By: Girl in Niagara
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It wasn’t easy, but Jenna and Steve somehow managed.  School all day, working evenings. She a waitress.  Him delivering Amazon packages.  83 year old Jim was her regular customer and neighbour. Every evening as Jenna busily waited tables, she’d always spend some time with Jim.  They learned the hardships and joyful stories of each others…

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Bertie Hall Fort Erie, Niagara

Haunted Bertie Hall and the Underground Railroad in Niagara

By: Girl in Niagara
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On the corner of Phipps St. and Niagara Blvd in Fort Erie stands a Greek Revival mansion named Bertie Hall. A legendary Niagara home with a long history, Bertie Hall was a safe house to slaves escaping into Canada via the Underground Railroad.  The house has seen many lives pass through its doors and tales…

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The ditch

What Do You See

By: Girl in Niagara
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It’s that time of year when winter seems to be dragging on. Add to the ice, snow and cold, the misery of this pandemic, and life may seem as bleak as the grey salted asphalt roads. Out for a walk the other day I saw a ditch. A ditch? You ask laughingly. She’s going to…

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