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Among the Billions: Jonathan Edwards Jonathan Edwards: An Ordered Mind Series Note — Among the BillionsAcross billions of human lives, a small number of individuals seem to stand out—not because they were flawless, but because of how they lived and what they chose to do with their time. This series looks closely at those lives…
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John Owen: Precision and Depth Quick TakeJohn Owen (1616–1683) was one of the most rigorous theologians of the Puritan movement. Known for intellectual precision rather than popularity, his writings shaped Reformed theology in Britain and later deeply influenced American Puritanism and evangelical thought. Where He Came From John Owen was born in 1616 in Stadham,…
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Among The Billions: Augustine of Hippo Among the Billions is a series that looks at a simple historical curiosity:across billions of human lives, a small number of individuals seem to stand out—not because they were flawless, but because of how they lived and what they chose to do with their time. These posts examine those…
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History of Wine: Culture, Continuity, and Connection Introduction Wine is one of the oldest human-made products still in continuous use. Long before it became a symbol of luxury or leisure, wine was a practical, cultural, and even spiritual necessity. Studying the history of wine is not about memorizing dates or regions; it is about understanding…
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Brand Study: WHOOP Brand Study: WHOOP Introduction For many years, WHOOP has stood out to me as a brand that consistently executes at a high level. From product design and UI to pricing, positioning, and media strategy, the brand demonstrates an uncommon degree of clarity and restraint. Every decision feels intentional, shaped by a deep…
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Cabernet Sauvignon: The Benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon is often treated as the benchmark for red wine. It is associated with power, longevity, and prestige, and many guests arrive already confident that they understand it. Yet that familiarity can flatten the conversation. Cabernet is not simply a “big red.” It is a grape defined by structure, patience,…
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Pinot Noir: A Study in Elegance and Place Pinot Noir is one of the most talked-about grapes in Sonoma County, and also one of the hardest to explain well. Guests often know it as “light” or “smooth,” or they compare it immediately to Cabernet Sauvignon. Yet Pinot Noir lives in a different category altogether. It…
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What Chardonnay Teaches About Wine Chardonnay is one of the most familiar grapes in wine, especially in Sonoma County, and also one of the most polarizing. Guests often say they either love Chardonnay or hate it, usually without realizing how wide the spectrum of styles actually is. That tension is part of what makes the…
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Book Launch: Stoic Workbook Stoic Workbook — Now Available I’m excited to share the launch of Stoic Workbook, a 30-day guided Stoic reflection journal designed to be practiced, written in, and returned to. This book grew out of personal study, daily discipline, and a desire to move philosophy out of abstraction and into lived experience.…
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Introduction to the Wine Sales Handbook Why Wine Matters An Introduction to Wine, Sales, and Belief Wine is an incredible thing. Wine is life.Wine is culture.Wine is history.Wine is nature. Few things on earth sit at the intersection of soil, climate, time, and human intention the way wine does. Every bottle represents countless decisions—some deliberate,…
