From Sole to Somm

My Brothers and 1st Cousins

My Brothers and 1st Cousins. I think your first experience with a “best friend” is learned with your brothers, sisters & cousins. Except one difference, you can leave your friends.

From Sole to Somm - The Impressionable Years

From Sole to Somm – The Impressionable Years Chapter 5 The 70’s brought a lot of changes in my life. This timeframe spanned from 5th grade at Vinland elementary to

from Sole to Somm - The Formidable Years

From Sole to Somm “The Formidable Years – Chapter 4” The 60’s were full of turmoil as a country but my most formidable years as a person. With the assassination

from Sole to Somm - The Formidable Years

From Sole to Somm -The Osterholtz Family Tree In the last chapter, we explored the Normart family history – my dad’s side of the family. We uncovered tales of resilience,

The Normart Family Tree

From Sole to Somm  The Normart Family Tree Chapter 2 The Normart Family Tree As I look back on my life experiences and the journey that led me here, I

What is Your Copper Wire?

From Sole to Somm What’s Your Copper Wire? Chapter 1 Finding My Grounding Wire. You know how copper wire connects and stabilizes electrical systems? Well, I got to thinking –

My Self-Discovery Journey

From Sole to Somm My Self-Discovery Journey    A Foreword   Ever wonder what happens when you mix 40 years of shoe-selling with a dash of wine enthusiasm? Well, that’s