The first Annual Columbia Alumni Association event in Sonoma at the Deloach hospitality chalet. Sounds fabulous....but it began as a series of total mishaps, miscomms and misadventures. Perhaps thats not so unusual in the annals of human collaboration and the yoking together of disparate personalities. But it was daunting nonetheless. And frankly, up until a few days before the day of the event, I really didnt think we would pull it off. Hah! Just goes to show how much emanates from laying back a bit and trusting in life, its ebb and flow for sure, but its basic, enduring goodness. A Grand Success!!
Stuart and his glib, New York-ese inflected intellectualism. Greg and his folksy, brainy approach to the timeless art of winemaking. Ginny and her unexpected radiance she brings to scientific (biodynamic) farming. Jean Charles and his hale fellow well met Gallic charm...who happened to be wearing the same navy blue blazer and pink shirt outfit....how funny indeed! And most unexpectedly of all...All those brash, independent Columbia alums doing something one never would have forseen...actually engaging with and enjoying one another!
Next step: More events in NY, Chicago, DC, Pittsburgh etc and (drumroll please...) launching The Columbia University Wine Club
. Out of the frying pan and into the fire...
. Out of the frying pan and into the fire...
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