An Award and some schmoozing

Karen, my favorite Author, Mom with Dogs awarded me with The Power of Schmooze.

It’s an award for those who have the natural ability “to effortlessly weave their way in and out of the blogosphere, leaving friendly trails and smiles, happily making new friends along the way. They don’t limit their visits to only the rich and successful, but spend some time to say hello to new blogs as well. They are the ones who engage others in meaningful conversations, refusing to let it end at a mere hello - all the while fostering a sense of closeness and friendship.”

I like the meaning behind this award. To me, this is what blogging is all about. I don't always get back to people who are kind enough to leave a comment here, I'll try to be better about that because I appreciate you all. Jennifer, Beck, Tut-Tut, Katie, Linda, Corey, Robin, Sognatrice...you are all on top of my great Scmoozers list. And take a look over at my side-bar list of blogger links. All those people have wonderful qualities that keep me checking in on their sites, knowing that I will read something that will make me smile or maybe provoke some neurological activity, not easy as my brain seems to be on summer holiday.

Speaking of schmoozing, I am actually getting paid to do that once in awhile. Today I was quite obligated to go schmooze at a wine cellar. I brought their touristy kind of documentation up to date, got a few bottles of wine for an exposition we are organizing in a big vacation rental complex, and of course, I kindly purchased a few bottles for my own personal consumption. The wine cellar owner got what she wanted for her customers, I certainly got what I wanted, so we were all happy. Schmoozing in action.

As I get to know the local wines a little better, I'll organize a taste test day, with photos and notes about the wines and different sites that are definitely worth visiting. One vineyard (Château Bas) not far from my house has Roman ruins (Temple de Diane) right in the middle of the vines. One can visit, as I did without my camera, but I promise to go back. And many of the other vineyards are downright charming and will be the subjects of future photo shoots by moi. Now, I must be off, I will include links tonight.