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Oh, phooey, I can do it tomorrow.
I would like to have a dollar for every time I've said that statement. I might have enough dough to buy that $5,000 of wine at a wine auction. As we keep rationalizing, there will always be tomorrow -- that's being positive -- and today is so filled with whatever, right?
Maybe it's because of those New Year's resolutions, but lately there seems to be a lot of discourse about doing things now. There's power in that thought. That power will motivate us to accomplish a many times set aside project or it may urge us to begin something different like a new exercise routine.
I kept delaying reading an author. It seemed his writings had passed through my head before, but maybe I needed to read him again. Something was pushing me in that direction. My conscience kept nagging me, and I kept saying to myself; "Ah, phooey, I can do it tomorrow."
To get rid of that annoying urge, I re-read a book by David Sedaris. His wry sense of humor felt good, and I'm pleased to have finally answered that call to read him again. The book is entitled "Holidays on Ice." I recommend that you read it now before we get into all those holidays again.
I've walked the aisles of many wine stores. I never put off that desire because it brings a sense of awe to me. For some time, I've noticed a white wine blend named Seaswept made by Josh Cellars of California. The blend consists of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. It always caught my attention, but I kept delaying the purchase of the wine. Then…
Then, a few days ago a bottle of it found its way into my shopping basket. Funny how that happened! The wine gods must have commanded me to buy it, and I did. After all, one must not upset those deities!
Now, I've tasted a number of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio wines, and I was interested to taste their mating. It was delicious! There's a mellowness to it that is very comforting and that goes well with the wines crisp citrus tastes. It makes you want to pour a glass, put up your feet, settle into your easy chair, and enjoy the moment. Now!
How's your daily exercise routine going? It it's going well -- good for you! But if one excuse after another piles up to delay this routine, please take this advice from a four star award winner for delaying tactics. Start slowly and ease into some type of physical exercise because the outcomes will make you feel better and help keep you healthier with a more positive frame of mind.
It's interesting how physically and mentally good it feels when accomplishing any sort of physical exercise. Yeah, there's all sorts of information about what physical activities do for you, but feeling that satisfaction beats everything.
Speaking of satisfaction, I recently tasted a certain spirit that was so comforting to me. I enjoy a good scotch -- especially a single malt one. Allow me to recommend Glenrothes Speyside Single Malt Scotch to you.
It is aged in French oak casks that previously held sherry. The liquid's aroma is so soft and alluring that you almost want to stop there. However, sip on and taste the deep complexity of this beautiful beverage. There's the expected vanilla taste, but also a soft sweetness that pairs nicely with some nutmeg and apple tastes.
Again, may I suggest you don't dawdle here. When you can, taste it. There's a huge amount of pleasure in it.
Do you always take the same route when traveling to work or play? Why not try a new route? One never knows what surprises awaits you when trying something different, and doing it now.
And, to reinforce that theme of nowness, I'm finally reading the book "Black Beauty" by Anna Sewell. I have delayed reading this book for, ah, some time. I've seen and heard about this book all my life. It's a very early voice about animal abuse, and worth reading now.
So to celebrate that I'm finally reading the book, I'll pop the cork from a bottle of Carmen Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon. With a glass of it in one hand and the book in the other hand, I'll enjoy the story along with the wine's flavors of licorice, black berries and cedar.
Which brings this closing statement about the power of now. When you do whatever now, it brings satisfaction.
Carpe diem!
As always, eat and drink in moderation but laugh with reckless abandon!
Cheers!