The Freedom to Choose Happiness
One of my favorite scriptures is Luke 22:27, where Jesus, in response to a question about greatness, says, “Who is greater, the one who sits at the table, or the one who serves? … Yet I am among you as the one who serves.”
Feel Everything You Need To Feel
What are normal emotions while experiencing grief? The short answer is everything. It’s totally normal to feel like you’re on a wild rollercoaster. Some of the most common emotions are sadness, anger, denial, resentment, and pain. However, it’s also natural to feel a sense of relief, disbelief
Sorting Through the Wine Hype: What’s in Your Glass?
Here’s the truth: "sugar-free wine" is largely a marketing ploy. As wine professionals, we know that it’s impossible to remove every last trace of sugar from wine. Even the driest wines—those fermented until nearly all the sugar has been converted to alcohol—still contain trace amounts of re
The Rise of Low-Alcohol and Low-Calorie Wines
The rise of low-alcohol and low-calorie wines reflects a growing desire for moderation without sacrificing quality or enjoyment. Whether naturally occurring or purposefully crafted, these wines invite drinkers to savor every sip mindfully and guilt-free.
Mock Me, I Dare You
Don't mock the mocktails. They have come a long way from the Temperance Days of 1865 and your Great Aunt's Shirley Temple. People are looking to curtail their consumption and now they have cool ways to do it.
Dry January: The Sober Movement
Alcohol Change UK reported that at least 175,000 people signed up on their website to participate in the movement in 2023. The UK charity movement originally started with 4,000 participants in 2013 .
Resolve to Do/Be Better in 2025
Stay on track. Adjust when you must. Monitor your progress. Speak kindly to yourself. Give yourself grace.
The Life, Vices And American Dreams of Malek Amrani
Whether driven by the concept of the American dream, the Amrani dream or a soul that has some unfinished business to resolve that’s left over from a previous life, Malek Amrani is on a mission to live his life to the fullest and help others do the same.
Letter From The Editor: Late Bottled Edition
This process of putting together this inaugural January issue has reminded me that no matter the obstacle — and there will be several in 2025 — there are ways to work around it and to move forward.
