Category: technology and stuff

iPHONE Photo Phanatic

by Lisa | Feb 18, 2020 | arts & culture, technology and stuff | 0 |

I used to be a fairly decent photographer. Of course, that was in the days when I would haul my...

An Early Resolution

by Lisa | Nov 4, 2016 | Sonoma, technology and stuff | 2 |

One of the unexpected side benefits of my recent roadtrip is that I roused myself to upload my...

Critter Surveillance Cam

by Lisa | Dec 29, 2014 | technology and stuff, wildlife | 3 |

Why the Hell didn’t we do this sooner? For years we’ve been talking about how our little man-made...

Hell on Wheels

by Lisa | Oct 29, 2014 | technology and stuff, travel | 12 |

By now, most people know I’m on Team Prius. I’ve had three so far, starting from when...

Hello Dalai!

by Lisa | Feb 24, 2014 | politics, San Jose, technology and stuff | 2 |

So the Dalai Lama came to Silicon Valley and I don’t think it all turned out the way we...

Hi-Tech, Low-Tech

by Lisa | Nov 16, 2013 | politics, San Jose, technology and stuff | 4 |

One of our favorite social events of the year is The Tech Awards, sponsored by San Jose’s...

Aging Out of Apple

by Lisa | Nov 4, 2013 | technology and stuff | 3 |

I’m among the Apple Faithful. Really, really faithful. I’ve used an Apple computer...

Keep on Truckin’

by Lisa | Sep 3, 2013 | British husband, technology and stuff, travel | 9 |

I have been banking my Car Kharma for a long time now. For someone my age, I’ve had...

Slow Cook Crazy

by Lisa | Dec 9, 2012 | food, technology and stuff | 3 |

I am not a food blogger, although I do make frequent forays into posts on cooking. In general, ...

Parting the Waters

by Lisa | Feb 11, 2012 | plants, technology and stuff | 0 |

Usually Mother Nature and the man we call John the Baptist are in perfect accord. One of the few...

Terrier Garage

by Lisa | Oct 13, 2011 | technology and stuff | 5 |

We’re in a bit of a holding pattern here at Two Terrier Vineyards thanks to our recent...

Winemaking: Not the Mondavi Way, But Not the Ancient Armenian Way Either

by Lisa | Oct 1, 2011 | technology and stuff, winemaking | 3 |

Normally, I can wring several months worth of posts out of the harvest and crush season. Not this...

About This Blog

A Yank. A Brit. Two Terriers. A Vineyard. And a Dream.

Being the true-life adventures of two city kids and two spoiled terriers as they transition to a life of winemaking and organic farming in Sonoma. You know Green Acres? It’s like that.

For applause and kudos, I’d prefer you leave a comment on a post. But if you are shy, contact me at lisa [at] leftcoastcowboys.com

Things About Me

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There are reasons I’m not famous.

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I have the world's largest Christmas music collection.

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I'm an unashamed Donny Osmond fan.

I get wildlife drunk.

My terriers have famous friends.

I've got a tiny RV