Procedures, customs, and traditions are often specifically established for the purposes of creating psychological commitment. Consider fraternity initiations, military boot camps, political rallies, protest marches, and demonstrations. When we make our vows, beliefs, statements, or endeavors public, we feel bound to them. We can back out on commitments and claims we’ve made public, but we […]
The Chardonnay grape variety is a classic white wine grape
grown all around the world. It is at the top, as probably the
world’s favorite white grape variety.
Where It Grows The Chardonnay grape grows everywhere. The
exact origin of Chardonnay is hard to trace, but its reputation
was established in the Burgundy region of France. Winemakers
love Chardonnay […]
Last week my family and I took a week for rest and rejuvenation.
While some families might think of this as ‘vacation’ I find it
more invigorating to call it rest and rejuvenation because each
time I speak or think that phrase it reminds me what the primary
purpose of the time is.
And while, as a Burned Out Baby […]