Ode to the Wine a timely poem.

 

A poem that I read at this evening's "Words & Wine: Poetry and Spoken Word Open Mic Series" at J. Bookwalter Winery in Woodinville, WA.  

Ode to the Wine

A blush of dawn, a ruby gleam,

Captured sunlight, for our liquid dream.

From humble vine, with tendrils curled,

A vintage born, embraced by our world.

The grapes are pressed, a gentle squeeze,

Releasing nectar, meant to please.

Fermentation's breath, a whispered sigh,

Transforms the juice beneath the sky.

In oak it sleeps, or stainless steel,

Developing flavors, you can feel.

Aromas rise, a fragrant art,

Of berries dark and earthy heart.

The cork is pulled, with a softest pop,

Anticipation will not stop.

The glass is filled, a swirling grace,

Reflecting light upon its face.

A first soft sip, a taste so fine,

A tapestry of the divine.

From tannins bold to sweetness bright,

A symphony upon the light.

With every drop, a story told,

Of sun-drenched slopes and winters cold.

A moment shared, a quiet ease,

The magic held within the lees.

So now raise a glass, let colors blend,

This ancient gift, a faithful friend.

In every pour, a joy we find,

The timeless pleasure of good wine.

-AMH  3.27.2025

Thanks for reading,

Dr. Alex

The Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle WhoDunIt Record and puzzle Vol 2, 3, and 4 solutions. 

1. Assemble the puzzle

2. Listen to side 1 of the 33-1/3 r.p.m. record.

3. Examine the puzzle carefully.

4. Try to solve the mystery.

5. Listen to side 2 of the record to see if you are right. Side 2 will tell you to review certain facts on side 1. Each time a clue is reviewed on side 2, the phonograph needle will have to be nudged into the next groove - this is done to give you enough time to think about the clues.

The Shakespeare Folio Case
The Bogus Payroll Case

The Case of the Missing Mondrian

I'm missing the The Case of Old Mr. Ahab

Thanks!

Dr. Alex

A post of solves that I've found

Seeing how busy I've become, I will plan on posting different solutions to several of the puzzles that I have found on the internet: 

Clue: Death Fortold

The Ghosts of Winthrop

Mysteries at the Magic Bazaar

Clue: Six Cases of Murder

Missing Links

A Murder Most Murderous

A Murder Most Murderous

Thanks for reading,

Dr. Alex

  

I voted!

Here in Washington, we use voting by mail or voting my dropbox.  I choose to mail my ballot because I love mail.  

Mystery Puzzle SPOILER #42

Warning! This post contains spoilers to a series of mystery puzzles.

This week's puzzles is Clue Mystery Puzzle - Killers in the Kitchen.  The solution to the puzzle is NOT on the box. It's a 500 piece puzzle based on the popular Clue characters and their zany antics. 

The story is interesting and each character makes a statement of their innocence at the end of the storybook.  Your job is to see who is telling the truth and who is lying.  The solution to the puzzle will lead you to the correct concussion.  The puzzle also comes with a red magnifying glass that reveals the solution on the last page of the booklet.

Final puzzle solution.  The image is taken from Reddit. 

Thanks for reading,

Dr. Alex

Mystery Puzzle SPOILER #39-41

Warning! This post contains spoilers to a series of mystery puzzles.

This week's puzzles are Murder, She Wrote Mystery Puzzle series.  The solutions to the puzzles are NOT on the box. They are either 500-750 piece puzzles based on the publisher.  The series was also adapted into a computer game that you could listen to the voice actors and then solve the puzzle on your computer.

The story is interesting as most Jessica Fletcher stories are.  There are subtle clues in the story and several in each puzzle picture that lead you to the concussion.

I solved all four via the computer games and "The Art of Murder" puzzle in person.

Find a download and description of the "Murder, She Wrote: Mystery Jigsaw Puzzles Download (1996 Puzzle Game)"




To see a play through of the "The Unconventional Murders" here is video:


A different puzzle solution for the actual puzzle for "The Unconventional Murders"

The "Recipe for Murder" puzzles are slightly different between the actual puzzle and the video game.  Both have the same solution. 

Solved puzzle for a "Recipe for Murder" from the puzzle: 

Solved puzzle for a "Recipe for Murder" from the video game: 

Desktop Murder puzzle solution:

Art of murder puzzle solution:

Thanks for reading,

Dr. Alex

Mystery Puzzle SPOILER #38

Warning! This post contains spoilers to a mystery puzzle.

This week's puzzle is "Double Cross"  The solution to the puzzle is NOT on the box. It's a 1000 piece puzzle.

The story is interesting and you wind up loving the ending.

I found the solution online.

The storybook was found here.

I also found a copy of the puzzle at my local Goodwill.

Completed Puzzle.

Thanks for reading,

Dr. Alex