WOW! We're for real now. The new address is:
www.bergsintheburbs.com
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Thursday, June 24
Tuesday, June 22
THE BLOG IS MOVING!
Our new temporary address is:
http://web.me.com/drothenberg/bergsintheburbs/Welcome.html
I'm working on getting www.bergsintheburbs.com so look for that in the coming weeks!
http://web.me.com/drothenberg/bergsintheburbs/Welcome.html
I'm working on getting www.bergsintheburbs.com so look for that in the coming weeks!
Friday, June 18
The 'Bergs have new 'Burbs!
Well, we don't exactly have a new home yet (besides the new home on the net.) As soon as our house sells in Nashville (Please, God, Please, God, Please) we will be moving to the wonderful suburb of Farragut near Knoxville, TN. Darren is excited to start a new job at a Distributor called Beverage Control, Inc. (And I'm so happy he's back in the distributor world. He is so passionate about managing people and never got a chance to do that working for the winery.)
Darren is thrilled to be back in his home town with a lot of friends and connections. I, however, was a little hesitant because I remembered Knoxville as a kind of dirty, crappy college town. (Being so in love with Nashville, I was also super-sad to leave our great community there.) I'm finding out every day how great the 'Burbs are here. We hope to "stick" here for a really long time.
So you don't have to worry, wine friends...you will still have your connection. New and exciting wines will still find their way to my table and I'll still be able to post about my suggestions and tips, so no need to get anxious.
I'm looking forward to staying home with Miller. Two days in Knoxville and we've already found a fabulous group of girls (and babies) to hang out with. I was a little worried at first about finding things to do during the day so the weeks don't get monotonous. But it seems like every day so far we've had an outing or something to do. Sincere thanks to Ashley B. for taking me under her wing!
I'm also excited to be able to maintain this blog a little better than when I was working, what I called, 2 full-time jobs. I've never been sure if people even read this besides my family (obviously preaching to the choir). So hopefully between the pictures, insight, and occasional food & wine tidbits I can gain some readers.
In other words....I'm BAAAAAaaaaaCCCCCCkkkkkk!
I know I've done it several times already, but I promise this time is for real. Stay tuned for updates on what's going on in our 'Burbs, because it's sure to be a roller-coaster of a year!
(Here's a little picture of Miller that Mimi & Poppy had made while we were on vacation. They're so sneaky!)
Darren is thrilled to be back in his home town with a lot of friends and connections. I, however, was a little hesitant because I remembered Knoxville as a kind of dirty, crappy college town. (Being so in love with Nashville, I was also super-sad to leave our great community there.) I'm finding out every day how great the 'Burbs are here. We hope to "stick" here for a really long time.
So you don't have to worry, wine friends...you will still have your connection. New and exciting wines will still find their way to my table and I'll still be able to post about my suggestions and tips, so no need to get anxious.
I'm looking forward to staying home with Miller. Two days in Knoxville and we've already found a fabulous group of girls (and babies) to hang out with. I was a little worried at first about finding things to do during the day so the weeks don't get monotonous. But it seems like every day so far we've had an outing or something to do. Sincere thanks to Ashley B. for taking me under her wing!
I'm also excited to be able to maintain this blog a little better than when I was working, what I called, 2 full-time jobs. I've never been sure if people even read this besides my family (obviously preaching to the choir). So hopefully between the pictures, insight, and occasional food & wine tidbits I can gain some readers.
In other words....I'm BAAAAAaaaaaCCCCCCkkkkkk!
I know I've done it several times already, but I promise this time is for real. Stay tuned for updates on what's going on in our 'Burbs, because it's sure to be a roller-coaster of a year!
(Here's a little picture of Miller that Mimi & Poppy had made while we were on vacation. They're so sneaky!)
Thursday, April 8
Sunday, February 7
Wine of the Week....(it's BaAAAACK!)
If you're a Zinfandel or Cabernet lover, try this exceptional IGT Super-Tuscan made by Ruffino. It's juicy, spicy, and big: you'd be surprised to know that the blend is mostly Sangiovese. Modus is definitely not your Nonna's old-world Chianti. Think of it as a Napa-style wine with a hint of the vanilla/violet aroma associated with the Chianti region. Just plain YUM! Coming in around $30, it's a little pricey, but well worth it!
(And if you live in the Clarksville, Springfield, or Smyrna areas....please ask your local retailer for this item: Momma wants to win a trip to Italy!)
Friday, January 8
Whew! It was great, 2009, but we're moving on...
I wish they had an app for Blogspot so that I could update while on the road. But alas, they do not. So since we've been traveling for the last couple of weeks/preparing for me to go back to the old grind, there has not been much time for updating. This one might be a little long.
We left to visit my parents in Lancaster for Christmas/Mom's surgery/last time we'll probably ever visit before they move to Louisville. Packed up in my TrailBlazer, let's just say the ride was tough. A snowstorm kept us from traveling our normal route and we were forced to take the long way through Atlanta. After ten hours, 6 stops, two backaches, one tired dog and one unhappy baby, we finally completed our journey. (I wouldn't want to have been sitting in a carseat that long either...makes me wondjavascript:void(0)er whether babies have their limbs fall asleep in those things.) Needless to say, the next day Darren traded in my "Lil' Red" for a brand new Mommy-mobile. The trip back was comparably a breeze.
Mom's surgery went well and we are so glad she is recovering so quickly! She is cancer-free and although she had to have one more minor procedure, we think the battle is over. What a weird 2009 it has been! 2010 is looking so much more hopeful!
Dad starts at GE on Monday and we are so happy that he's finally found a new career. He will be doing design work for their new Energy-Star washing machines, so any and all complaints about the ones you currently have will gladly be taken. We're hoping to maybe be able to "try out" some of his work, especially since he's set his mind on coming up with a completely sound-free machine. (Samples, anyone?)
We spent Christmas in Knoxville and drove back through the snow-covered Appalachians to D's parents house. Even a week after the snowstorm, the drifts on the side of the road were enough to bury cars. We continued his parents tradition of eating Chinese on Christmas eve by having a lovely dinner at P.F. Chang's. (Why is it I never get tired of that place? It is so good!)
Finally we made our way back to the humble abode. We spent the rest of the week storing up sleep and preparing for me to go back to work. So far everything's been a breeze. I forgot how much I love my job...I mean, I get to drive around and enjoy wine with some pretty fabulous people. (Of course, it'll be a little while longer before I can actually drink the wine...right now I'm sticking to the old spitoon).
Miller's having a great time at "school" and I'm so happy that we've found such a great place for her. She's still growing like a weed and if she keeps this up we'll be having to get a new car seat soon because I think ours only goes up to 22 pounds. I can't believe she's getting so big, so fast. (She's been so cute lately, cooing and talking in baby-language. We'll buzz our lips at her and she'll buzz right back with the proudest look on her face. Adorable!)
We left to visit my parents in Lancaster for Christmas/Mom's surgery/last time we'll probably ever visit before they move to Louisville. Packed up in my TrailBlazer, let's just say the ride was tough. A snowstorm kept us from traveling our normal route and we were forced to take the long way through Atlanta. After ten hours, 6 stops, two backaches, one tired dog and one unhappy baby, we finally completed our journey. (I wouldn't want to have been sitting in a carseat that long either...makes me wondjavascript:void(0)er whether babies have their limbs fall asleep in those things.) Needless to say, the next day Darren traded in my "Lil' Red" for a brand new Mommy-mobile. The trip back was comparably a breeze.
Mom's surgery went well and we are so glad she is recovering so quickly! She is cancer-free and although she had to have one more minor procedure, we think the battle is over. What a weird 2009 it has been! 2010 is looking so much more hopeful!
Dad starts at GE on Monday and we are so happy that he's finally found a new career. He will be doing design work for their new Energy-Star washing machines, so any and all complaints about the ones you currently have will gladly be taken. We're hoping to maybe be able to "try out" some of his work, especially since he's set his mind on coming up with a completely sound-free machine. (Samples, anyone?)
We spent Christmas in Knoxville and drove back through the snow-covered Appalachians to D's parents house. Even a week after the snowstorm, the drifts on the side of the road were enough to bury cars. We continued his parents tradition of eating Chinese on Christmas eve by having a lovely dinner at P.F. Chang's. (Why is it I never get tired of that place? It is so good!)
Finally we made our way back to the humble abode. We spent the rest of the week storing up sleep and preparing for me to go back to work. So far everything's been a breeze. I forgot how much I love my job...I mean, I get to drive around and enjoy wine with some pretty fabulous people. (Of course, it'll be a little while longer before I can actually drink the wine...right now I'm sticking to the old spitoon).
Miller's having a great time at "school" and I'm so happy that we've found such a great place for her. She's still growing like a weed and if she keeps this up we'll be having to get a new car seat soon because I think ours only goes up to 22 pounds. I can't believe she's getting so big, so fast. (She's been so cute lately, cooing and talking in baby-language. We'll buzz our lips at her and she'll buzz right back with the proudest look on her face. Adorable!)
Monday, December 14
Then and Now
In honor of our 10 year high school reunion this year, I thought I would post some pictures I found in my "Mr. Eggleston" scrapbook from 11th grade. It was great to catch up with all my DB girls at our annual Christmas Dinner, and I wish I had brought these pics with me to show. But here they are for y'all to enjoy! Merry Christmas!
Then.....
Now.....
(And sorry, Becca...I didn't have any fun pics of you in my book, so you'll have to dig yours up and find some since the rest of us have to be put through this humiliation!!)
Then.....
Now.....
(And sorry, Becca...I didn't have any fun pics of you in my book, so you'll have to dig yours up and find some since the rest of us have to be put through this humiliation!!)
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