Z-tabs and Immortality

I’m sitting here, stuck at home, recovering from (a) some kind of sinus infection and (b) the antibiotic used to get rid of it. A word about azithromycin: it works great on the bad guys and then it goes after you! Ringing in the ears! Nausea! Diarrhea! Like being on pot brownies, but without the fun! So I’m home. I can’t work today because I’m too spaced out from the zythromax that I popped this morning, but at least my throat doesn’t hurt! I’m not taking any more. No more Z-tabs for me.

When this kind of thing happens, I’m reminded that human beings are both very strong and very fragile, that we can survive amazing difficulties but die suddenly and without warning. I know people who have lived through cancer. I also know people who have died young and suddenly. I guess we all have our weak point. Finding out what it is, without losing it all, is a tricky proposition.

Turn Me Red 2005

This wine smells exactly like the sweaty undies of a cocktail waitress wearing too much strawberry perfume—not exactly off putting, and maybe a little exciting if your mind is in the right place. In the mouth the wine is nicely balanced with excellent acidity-to-fruit. Flavors are almost classic Pinot Noir with something *else* providing a racey undertow. This wine is made from Zweigelt, an Austrian hybrid of Pinot Noir and Gamay. Really good, and a great value at $15.

My score: 88 points

My Brother-in-Law

It would take me many pages of rambling to describe Jon Zenz, his place in my life, and the important lessons I've learned from him. I guess it all comes down to courage. Jon is one of those guys on the cutting edge of life. He's out there, somewhere, keeping God guessing, which is all anyone can hope for.

Middle Forty Tall Wheat

This is one of the new acrylic paintings.