We all hopefully have hobbies, for many hobbies offer an opportunity for each of us to focus on interests outside the workplace. For others they complement the workplace. Not everyone has the luxury or opportunity to pursue their true interests in a manner that can support themselves or their families.

In recent years, our hobbies have taken a back seat to building and establishing Eagles Winery and Cottage. Vacations in the wilderness are now working with nature in the vineyards, our Jeeping adventures and hikes are now tractor and Gator trips and tasks in the vineyards and elsewhere.

Julie enjoyed sewing in years past, now it’s more focused as she creatively decorates our home, the cottage, for gatherings, or her wine tasting displays for gatherings.

Camping, photography, classic auto restoration, cooking, reading, home improvement have all been hobbies that have served us well in the past and the skills derived there from, are useful today.

Please consider the following quote:

“Today is life-the only life you are sure of. Make the most of today.
Get interested in something.
Shake yourself awake. Develop a hobby.
Let the winds of enthusiasm sweep through you. Live today with gusto.”

- Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) (American lecturer, author