It's been quite awhile. It's been crazy. Opening a new, larger, intensely "complicated" location....seeing it grow....re-opening my little corner as a members only bar....talking to weird strangers who write in newspapers and magazines. It's all been very scary and stressful. I am glad to be writing again though. And I am glad to report that, just shy of a year in, I am getting back to my roots. I have found a very capable partner who is poised to take over the brunt of the wine bar duties....leaving me free to exercise my chaotic creativity, maniacal obsessions, and crazy ideas. I thrive in a wide open environment, free from overbearing schedules, wine lists and inventories. I am a true and pure child of Dionysus, Demi-god of wine, chaos and revelry. I cannot abide cages, systems, spreadsheets, lists and budgets. I know what works, but cannot explain methods. I sell a shit-ton of wine....but have never asked anyone to buy a single bottle. Sales are always a surprise. I am frequently asked at the bar: "how much is a bottle of this (or a case)." My reply, invariably, is, "hmmm...good question...let me check."
This morning, I welcome myself back to writing....and to doing what I do best!
