I have been traveling quite a bit of late both work and pleasure, reading and pondering what is ahead for 2009. As we work on our strategic plans for the new year the is always reflection on the what went well and what could we have improved upon. The list is always varied and enlightening. In a converation with an attorney today another thought came to bear in retrospect of the year just past, I have one of the best jobs in the world. The attorney and I who I was speaking with discussed this for a moment and indeed it is true. Why?

• I get to live in the Napa Valley. I sit at my computer and look outside at bright sun light most days of the year. How bad can that be huh!
• I ship and sale wine. There are a billion products in the world that I could be servicing but mine is wine. Wine has been called the nector of the gods and other great things. Indeed it is. With every bottle opened someone is going to smile thus I am a man that ships wines each and every day and creates thousands of smiles around the world.
• I sample wine. Wine makers around the country send me wine to sample an see if we will distribute or sale. How can anything get any better than that.
• I have a great team of folks that work with me for our mutual success. From the young ladies in the warehouses in New York and in Napa, to the folks on the phones and my leadership that reports to me, each are committed hardworking passionate people that want to do what is right always.

So in summary while looking at my blog I decided today to send a note to the world and say hi what a great job I have indeed and thank you for helping make it a success.