Jenine heard Jessica in the kitchen suddenly scream and a loud thump on the floor. Maria gasped shocked by her mother's sudden whale of pain coming out of her. Jessica had a knife in one hand and a potatoe in the other. Both items fell to the floor. Maria quickly dropped the bowl full of potatoe peels from her hands and hurried to the ground. Close to her mothers aid. She held her hand for a moment unsure of what to do. "I will go get pappa ok mama," she announced. Jessica was in so much pain she did not even respond to Maria. Maria determined with tears in her eyes scared for her mama quickly ran out the back door to go get Salvador.

From Kansas to Kenya: An Uncommon Road for Wine Lovers uses the over forty years of personal experiences and globetrotting travels of the author to suggest how the reader can become his or her own wine authority. He has traveled to more than one hundred countries, including every major and most minor wine-producing nations. Join him along old and new wine roads of the world to enjoy both the simple and exotic tastes of the vine and to share his appreciation of the history and foods that enhance the world's most renowned beverage. The wine world has much more to offer than Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Cabernet Sauvignon, and this book casually introduces the reader to surprisingly affordable yet equally discriminating wine alternatives. Consider the author's recommendations for wine-related travel and wine choices to broaden your own wine knowledge. This practical and equally humorous approach to wine appreciation will both educate and amuse. The reader will gain confidence that their personal wine tasting experiences are the best guide to sensible and pleasurable wine consumption.