Beating the Heat with Bubbles
By Jeffrey M. Kralik, Ph.D. ( e Drunken Cyclist)
s I mentioned last month, I moved to Spring Branch eight years ago this summer and I know what you are thinking: who the heck moves to Houston in the summer? Good question. While I am sure I am not the only poor soul to be immediately thrust into the worst weather that the region has to offer, but I like to think I am a fairly quick study and I learned an important lesson that first month in Texas.
If you don’t have to be here in the summer? Well, don’t.
After that first brutal summer, I have since made sure to scoot, scatter, and skedaddle before the daily high temperatures settle in the 95-100°F (or more). Last month, I suggested Healdsburg, California as a possible respite from the scorching Texas sun and this month I am here with another destination, albeit a bit further afield.
People ask me all the time: “What is your favorite wine region?” And while I usually start my response with some B.S. akin to describing my favorite child: “I like them all equally, it is really hard to say.”
As I said, that is not true. I have visited countless wine regions, all around the world and each of them is unique; each has their merits and I would honestly rather be in a wine region than not. Having said that, if I knew that I only had one more “wine vacation” left, I know where I would go, and it might not be close (OK, full disclosure, Sicily would be a close second, or maybe Portugal, and then there is Argentina, or Chile, or…).
My choice?
Champagne.
Why Champagne? Like most regions in France, Champagne is a region (when capitalized) and a beverage (when not capitalized) and for my money, champagne represents perhaps the best value in the wine world. Sure, there are less expensive wines, but for about $30-40, you are almost certain to get a stellar wine that pairs with almost everything
UPTOWN DANCE CENTRE
Renowned for its commitment to fostering a love of dance across generations, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversar y this year. Family-owned and established in 1999 by Carolyn Gulledge and her daughter Beth Gulledge-Brown, the studio has transformed from a small, humble space into a vibrant community hub where dancers of all ages and skill levels gather to express themselves through the art of movement.
The traditions and heritage of dance are combined with the most current and innovative trends in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, modern, hip-hop, pas de deux, ballet variations, Pilates, and yoga.
