Vineyard

Still looking away, she continued, "Of course you will. That is what a desperate man does, he keeps trying. I'd rather marry a shopkeeper, even a dentist than a farmer …" "I am not a farmer." Paul's insistence made Helene lower her eyes to meet his glare. Other patrons titled their heads, with eyebrows arched, in the direction of his voice. He sat back firmly in his chair, arms folded over his chest holding in his anger, "My family is farmers but I left years ago. I told you before and I wish…

The Inland Empire, a region that once flourished with citrus, vineyards, dairy, and farms has now become a province of industrialization that stems from urbanization and industrial corporations; as a result from this transformation in agriculture to industrialization has brought a new economy to the region. This new economic prosperity enabled many residents of the region to be financially stable, but in the year 2007 the Great Recession impacted the world, and this once prosperous region was…

The Dolce Hayes Mansion in San Jose, California with their beautiful landscaping and the dramatic views of the surrounding mountains, with the beaches of Santa Cruz, and the Vineyards of Napa Valley is the perfect place for your holidays, or your planned conference meeting. The award-winning Hayes Mansion from leading magazines and organizations is in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Their stylish restaurants, the Alfresco Patio for lunch or dinner and the spacious lounge with pool tables,…

his: he feedeth among the lilies (Song of Solomon 2:15-16).” The WVBS states “ this is a difficult text. This may be an invition to make love while she is still in the mood. What can ruin the mood? It can be ruined just like foxes ruin a vineyard. It is important when one mate is interested in love-making, that the other person try to get into the mood. The desire can pass quickly. This verse seem to indicate that the groom resposonded to the bride’s plea of…

sassafras tree is the only tree mentioned that seems to not be present in Europe; Brereton describes this tree as “a tree of high price and profit.” This tree was likely the most profitable of all the above mentioned trees as it could be used for medicinal purposes, such as curing scurvy, and would likely have been useful in Europe and the New World. Fruits were also listed in some detail as they were encountered on the mainland and also on the Elizabeth Islands. Strawberries seemed to be the…

life jumps within me when I realize the potential for a space where I can teach others to paint and create, and even hold an open studio. I close my eyes and long for the time when I can develop a prayer and meditation walk that winds through the vineyard and trails by the pond. Rising up within my soul are the returning thoughts of a retreat, a place of encouragement, peace, and healing. We envision the people that will come to learn about the care of farm animals and how to raise them to…

Thomas Jefferson's house in Monticello is a very famous architectural landmark because it was designed, instructed and help built by our past president. People believe that this house is an expression of his personality. Jefferson was a controversial leader, so this house has many interesting aspects about it.Jefferson was a very independent person who decided to study ancient Rome and the Italian Renaissance to inform him on the architecture of that time. He drafted the blueprints,he later…

Sex is often talked about behind closed doors, with hands clasped over mouths trying not to giggle as mothers where babies come from. The subject of sex underwent many a change throughout Jewish history, beginning with the more open discussion of the subject in the Bible, and moving on downwards toward the eventual diaspora shtetl beliefs of formal arranged marriages and high necklines, making sex an essentially taboo subject. When the 20th Century begins, the Diaspora Jew is challenged by the…

of Kairatos, the river currently flows only partly year-round (1). Yet, during Minoan times when the site was inhabited, the river flowed constantly. Knossos used to be surrounded with cypress and oak trees but has since been turned into acres of vineyards and olive trees (1). Knossos was established during the Bronze Age around 2000 BCE and lasted until 1300 BCE. The area of Knossos was first settled around 7000 BCE by the Minoan people, a part of the Aegean culture, and built the first palace…

In the film, The Quest for a Homeland, it focuses on two figures who each wanted to reclaim the Southwest in their way. Rodolfo Gonzales, better known as “Corky,” from Denver, Colorado was successful in rallying the youth of the Chicano Movement. His poem, I am Juaquin, inspired a national community of Latinos. His encouragement to gather and fight for change in communities inspired the youth. The youth responded by fighting for issues they cared about, specifically pushing for education reform.…