Been there, thought that

My wife likes to takes walks in the afternoon or early evening.   Most of the times they are around our subdivision, which if you like walking in a one-mile circle, is fine.   Boring, but fine. So when she recently asked me if I wanted to walk with her, I commented on the lack of excitement of walking in a one-mile circle and suggested we walk into the nearby Long Grove instead. She liked the idea and enhanced it with the idea of stopping at a “wine place” she had seen.            I may start walking every day. It turns out the “wine place” was Broken Earth Winery, which has a wine bar in Long Grove (219 Robert Coffin Road).   Much to our surprise, it was far more than a tasting room or boutique of stuff with wine as an afterthought. Broken Earth Winery:  219 Robert Parker Coffin Road in Long Grove Its main focus is wine from their own winery.   Rest assured, however, it’s not a couple of guys who started growing grapes in their backyard and wanted to be trendy.   Br

About this review:   Stan Zoller is a freelance journalist and journalism educator.   Information in this review is an independent viewpoint based on individual observation. No complimentary services, meals, or lodging were provided by Royal Caribbean.                         It’s no secret that the cruise industry is becoming more and more competitive.   What was once deemed as a vacation for the rich and famous, if not just the rich, is now a common vacation for individuals and families from all cultures, heritages and socioeconomic backgrounds. The Promenade             For families, cruising the Caribbean can be utopia with a plethora of activities for passengers of all ages and itineraries that offer an array of opportunities for vacationers.             The most recent cruise my family and I took was a seven-night cruise on Royal Caribbean’s “Adventure of the Seas”, a ship that according to Royal Caribbean’s media guide, can hold up to 3,802 passengers.   Comm