I’m here with some friends (21 and over crowd) at Brook Hollow Winery for some live music by Rich Ortiz, a glass of Rose (my company is enjoying a pitcher of cranberry raspberry wine slushy), some snacks provided by the food truck(try their mac and cheese- excellent) and majestic views despite the rain.

Everything is so lush and green in the vineyard and the surrounding hills are flocked out in summers best while a dense fog covers the caps. The ground is wet, so I’m not expecting to see fireflies on St. Andrew’s Eve, but the quiet soft noises of evening fill the space as the light wanes.

Whoever you’re with on your birthday, wherever you are, make every moment special.