Freebie Friday: When the Rivers Ran Red

| 23 October 2009

when_the_rivers_ran_redCan you imagine the U.S. government, in all its wisdom, banning you from doing your job? Doctors, forget about taking care of people: it's illegal. Chefs, nope: whipping up delicious food is hereby prohibited. Landscape artists, you're no longer allowed to create beauty out of wasteland.

That's pretty much how California's grape farmers and winemakers felt when Prohibition was passed in 1919 and their life's work went (literally) down the drain. In When the Rivers Ran Red: An Amazing Story of Courage and Triumph in America's Wine Country, former San Francisco Chronicle editor and Sonoma local Vivienne Sosnowski chronicles the painful effects of Prohibition on those who made a living from the fruit of the vine.

Enter to win When the Rivers Ran Red--just leave a comment on the site with your job title.

Read the contest rules (short version: one entry per person, must be 21 or older and have a U.S. mailing address, enter by midnight Eastern time the following Thursday).

Congratulations to Chrystal of Capitola, CA, Susan of Quincy, FL, and Joanne of Woodbury, MN, winners of the ME Natural Beverages.
Congratulations to Claire of Double Oak, TX, winner of the BottleWise wine travel bag.

Web find of the week: Recycled Wine Bottle Torch from Craftzine.

PSA: Please drink responsibly, and never drink and drive.

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written by Sharon A , October 23, 2009
I am a bookkeeper
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written by Delena Fisher , October 23, 2009
I am a business owner. I market video phones through my business with ACN. In addition I get to save people money on their home phone, wireless, satellite tv and home security. Everyone likes to save money!!

I love a good glass of Reisling to unwind after a long week!

Thanks,

Delena Fisher
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written by Tracy , October 23, 2009
Accountant
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written by dan , October 23, 2009
Unfortunately, I am now five months unemployed. Other than looking for a new job and working on my honey-do list, I find time to read books. This one would be good with a nice glass of red from California or Washington State.
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written by Rita M , October 23, 2009
Sounds like a great read.
I'm an international spy. Nah, not really - I'm a homemaker!
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written by Andrew Gordon , October 23, 2009
consultant
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written by pam , October 23, 2009
day job: HUC
night job: keeping house
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written by David K , October 23, 2009
Customer Service Specialist. I know a wine lover that this book would make a great gift for the holidays.
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written by Amber G , October 23, 2009
I am actually a journalism student and I work in the library as a librarian!
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written by Alyssa , October 23, 2009
I am a dental hygienist; Just a reminder to floss today!
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written by mindy , October 23, 2009
merchandising and liquidation specialist thanks
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written by Deborah R , October 24, 2009
I am a homemaker.
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written by Jo , October 24, 2009
I'm a Dept. Supervisor in retail
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written by Anson Young , October 24, 2009
Let's hope the prohibitionists don't do it again!
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written by Doug , October 25, 2009
formerly employed, unemployed, working on some self employment projects.
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written by Harriet , October 25, 2009
Work from home telemarketer
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written by Faith , October 25, 2009
Barista for a national coffee firm
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written by Kris , October 25, 2009
Certifed Medical Assistant.
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written by Tracey Wotring , October 26, 2009
I have two part-time jobs, go to school and run a household of four.I am a personal assistant to the Regional Leader of a financial company during the days, and in the evenings I bartend at a dinner house.
Tracey
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written by Sheila , October 27, 2009
I have my own event planning business.
Love your blog!
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written by Susan , October 28, 2009
I took early retirement to move from Florida to Texas to help take care of my grandchildren.
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written by Erma H , October 28, 2009
I'm a sahm.
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written by Andria , October 28, 2009
I was laid off recently, so unfortunately I currently have no job title.
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written by Jason Nickolay , October 28, 2009
Marketing Director

jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
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written by shawna , October 28, 2009
Daycare provider!
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written by D Bates , October 28, 2009
Student and i work at ods and end jobs that my friends have
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written by shirley , October 28, 2009
im a homemaker
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written by Kerrie Mayans , October 28, 2009
I am a computer support tech.
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written by Jessica , October 28, 2009
I'm a nursing student.
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written by Susan , October 28, 2009
I am a customer service manager. And I actually love my job!
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written by Angela Winesburg , October 29, 2009
I am a Pharmacy Technician
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written by sarah , October 29, 2009
i'm a receptionist
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written by Susan Smith , October 29, 2009
Stay at Home Mom
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written by gloria , October 29, 2009
I'm a homemaker.
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written by Ed Nemmers , October 29, 2009
I like to write.
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written by Catharine R , October 29, 2009
I'm a Homemaker.
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written by Jackee , October 29, 2009
I am the Girl Friday, filling in for and picking up the pieces for everything and everyone :)
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written by Miranda Allen , October 29, 2009
stay at home mom
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written by susan smoaks , October 29, 2009
accounting clerk
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written by Kate , October 29, 2009
I'm a student!
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written by Gabriel J. , October 29, 2009
IT Director
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written by Buddy Garrett , October 29, 2009
I'm an unemployed.
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written by Gianna , October 29, 2009
I'm a Mama :)
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written by Lily Kwan , October 30, 2009
I don't have a job title at the moment.
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