We skipped August. Not a lot going on and I needed a break. Harvest has begun in Bordeaux with a slow start due to this year’s cool and rainy weather. Low yields due to mildew are anticipated. With the hail early in the season and rain, it’s going to be an interesting vintage. Harvest begins... Continue Reading →
Sacred Places
I've been thinking a lot about travel lately. It's been a big year with some stretch goals. I'm also a home body that forgets how important it is to get out and learn something from the world. While this summer has had me traveling from my bedroom to the office to my kitchen a lot,... Continue Reading →
Indianapolis Commanderie de Bordeaux — July Educateur Newsletter
Bastille Day approaches – a fine time of celebration in Bordeaux and a midpoint in the growing season. A Good Bordeaux Overview: If you are in the Detroit area, visit the Elie Wine Company in Birmingham. The owner is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to French wines. His emails are informative deep dives for various... Continue Reading →
Leadership Lessons from Travel
A winter morning on the Seine from the towers of Notre Dame. Travel is necessary when it comes to everything from clearing my head to resetting my perspective. I plan for a couple of big trips a year and mean them to be real vacations. And if you can get to a totally new place... Continue Reading →
Fall Newsletter 2022
It’s amazing how rejuvenating a vacation can be! I’ve been back for a couple of weeks and I’m still riding the motivational high. A long vacation with lots of time to journal and rest was just what I needed to organize and prioritize – and tackle Q4. Thanks to all of you who followed along on... Continue Reading →
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