Reminder about the Cystic Fibrosis Tasting on Friday

This camera phone picture was sent to me by customer, Elaine, of she and her great-granddaughter Maddie.  Maddie has cystic fibrosis, and Elaine was saying that she was so glad we were going to the tasting.  What an email and a moment to stop and really think about what I’m doing.  I don’t know if I’ll actually be able to communicate what I felt when I received the email, so bear with me here.

Until I recieved Elaine’s email, this tasting was all about the marketing for our winery.  Trying to get the word out about ourselves and letting people try our great wines.  I definitely wasn’t thinking too much about helping a good cause; just giving it lip service I guess.  So Maddie’s cute little smile made me realize what an impact we can have on each other with our simple, everyday actions.  Something I would do for the marketing of my business is going to help someone like Maddie.  I don’t know, this is a somewhat humbling realization.  So I guess I’m going from feeling like this tasting is “just another part of the job”, to a deep appreciation that I get to do my job.  Know what I mean?

Well, if not, thanks for bearing with me anyways!  If you would like to go to the tasting, drink wine, eat food, have fun, and feel good about it to boot; just buy a ticket!  The tasting is this Friday, September 22 from 7-9:30pm at St. Louis City Hall (1200 Market St.).  Tickets are $45 in advance or $55 at the door.  To purchase tickets, call 314-721-2490 or email ceifert@cff.org

Speaking of tastings; last night I worked a small one at Sayersbrook Bison Ranch in Potosi, MO.  Have you ever stood next to a male bison?  They are enormous, gigantic – ginormous!  Here’s one sitting in his field; I’m sure he must be named Ferdinand….if only I had some roses to throw his way…sigh.