LaFlamme and her alleged experience of gendered ageism makes for some interesting comparisons. There are entire articles, forums, hashtags and social media sites that celebrate “silver foxes” (older men with grey or white hair). What is the equivalent of a silver fox for women? There isn’t.
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A growing post-pandemic trend; people are moving out of urban centres. New residents are a boost to the #Okanagan Valley and its small-city lifestyle
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“My dad saw a southern slope and said it would be a perfect place to grow Riesling. Riesling needs all the sunshine it can get.”
I don’t often get my science on. But take me down to the wine cellar and present me with glasses and beakers, and I can channel my inner winemaker. I’ve travelled down to the Naramata Bench and wound my way up the steep slope towards Laughing Stock Vineyards. I head to the cellar to meet winemaker Sandy Leier and delve deeply into the art of blending wine.
