Wayne and I are off today for a weekend wine-tasting tour with friends.  (This is our reward for the six-week book tour.)  For those of you who might not be aware, Washington is the second largest wine-producing state behind California.  We have some exceptional red and white wine varieties.

First we’re driving to Yakima, where I was born and raised.  If all those wineries had been there when I was growing up I might not have been so eager to leave home!  We’ll also be visiting Walla Walla wineries.  I know we’re going to have a wonderful time.   And on Monday  morning I’ll return to my desk, inspired and energized, ready to dig into Hannah’s List, my 2010 hardcover.