Wine Slushies

Art Walk in the City was great. From 4 to 8, Denise and I wandered the square in downtown Newark, looking for the balloons that marked each display area. I was amazed at the truly gifted artwork and photography that was on display.

Heart of Ohio Quilters had about 16 quilts including one of mine in the Merrill Lynch office, and their display was my original purpose of going to the Art Walk. They were very lovely and nicely shown, and the group had handouts that informed people of the guild and its upcoming auction and show. Great idea.

But the highlight of the evening was my discovery of wine slushies at the Buckeye Winery. I have absolutely no palette when it comes to good wine; you could hand me any sweet wine, including Boone's Farm, and I would like it. Wine slushies are absolutely my style -- it was like going to an alcoholic 7-11. We started at the winery, walked the whole square, and ended at the winery.

Refreshments, often including wine and savory or sweet munchies, were offerred at every site. I passed on the wine, of course, because I knew there was another slushy waiting for me. Because we were meeting Denise's husband for dinner later, I passed on the munchies too, except for the chocolate at Goumas' candy story. Wow!

The other fun thing of the walk was running into several old friends. Denise and I have already put this event on our calendars for next year.