September 13, 2012 The day everything changes usually starts just like any other day. For us, that day was September 13, 2012. My son, BJ, was 11 years old.…
In other words: how not to pick a wine for Valentine’s Day weekend Flash back to a few years ago at my previous employer. All the wine directors in the…
For me, Valentine’s Day is overrun with roses, chocolate and overcrowded restaurants. As a wine lover and foodie, I’m not going to remember a dozen red roses in…
What is the most empowering force in the world? Education! Education builds knowledge, increases confidence and promotes opportunity. The power that drove me to pursue wine education I’ve…
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to effortlessly blossom while others wilt? The effortlessness is not unconscious, rather it’s intentional. Those who blossom embrace and utilize the endless…
The leaves have fallen. A quiet respite. Bitter cold with a strong wind. Nature holds a true compass of change. Orchestrated rhythm that allows for preparation, rest then growth. Nature’s…
The wait is long, the portions are big and they’re always packed. What am I talking about? The Cheesecake Factory. Being from Boston I had four within a reasonable distance,…
Many small business owners ask me about proven methods for reducing or eliminating drama from the workplace. Serendipitously, my friend and colleague, Tom Borg recently addressed this very issue. So,…
You may be perfectly happy walking into Trader Joe’s or Publix to select a wine for the evening. Maybe you choose it based on the cool label, the intriguing description…
When To Eat It I had written previously about an experience with an unreasonable client whom I refused to give a refund to. This was because I had several…
