Signs of His Times
- asharpdavid
- Jan 24, 2024
- 2 min read
Signs of His Times
I have to say that I've been somewhat remiss in not mentioning something that I'm sure many have noticed during your forays into the shop over the last six months or more:
Signs have seemingly sprouted up everywhere on our floor.
They're like mushrooms after a rain or perhaps more like hummingbirds upon a flower signaling that life, as well as wine, is an ambrosia for the taking.
Where have they all come from you may ask? Well, for over 15 years I hand scribbled notes on wines but never enough of them, and few were legible, so early last year I tasked Brandon with doing better.
It took a little while for us to settle on a size and format to keep using and then some track for Brandon to build up a full head of steam
on the project. That said, over time he has turned into a
Mighty Locomotive of Vinous Font
Part of that was his ability to devote time to crafting the flowery descriptions on the signs. He now has more time for that given his commitment to the shop. Even more important is his ever increasing knowledge of the wines on our floor and in general. Nowadays he has tasted virtually every new wine we bring in, and the majority of everything else on the floor as well. His experiences participating in our tastings with vendors and winemakers as well as trade events over time have added important information and depth of understanding to go along with his
WSET Level 2 Sommelier Certification with Merit.
That sign, by the way hangs near the register at the front of the shop.
However, I know that may be more interested in the hundreds of signs on the floor as you peruse what we have on hand, think of more questions to ask of us as well as what might work with dinner, a party, or perhaps just to accompany a toast to somebody.
May I suggest a small one to Brandon?
After all, he loves mushrooms in the wild and in his meals, he keeps chugging away on sign production and he flits here, there and everywhere like a hummingbird with an endless supply of nectar, energy and, as I'm well aware after 31 years, WORDS!
I remember a particularly intense "vintage" in my own life—a semester where I was juggling a demanding full-time job in hospitality and a rigorous academic schedule. I was so caught up in the fast-paced world of service and learning about different regions and terroirs that I started to completely drown in my coursework. I’ll never forget the night I was staring at a pile of unfinished modules, feeling so defeated that I actually found myself searching for someone to do my online class for me just so I wouldn't lose my job or my degree. It was a high-pressure era that taught me so much about time management and knowing when to ask for a helping hand. Just like a good…
Reading this piece really made me pause and think about how often the signs around us get brushed off as just noise, when they actually push us to reflect deeper. I remember being in college during a chaotic season and used Do my online calculas class, all while questioning what really mattered. Posts like this helped me slow down and see how personal growth often starts with awareness, not fear.
I loved how this post captured the charm and personality behind the shop’s signs, making it feel like you could almost hear Brandon buzzing around like a hummingbird. It reminded me of trying to juggle tasks during a hectic semester, where every little detail seemed to matter more than I realized. Between study sessions, I even joked about do my Nursing exam for me, but seeing such dedication and care in action was a nice nudge to keep at it myself.
This was a lovely reflection on how thoughtful, well-written signs can shape an in-store experience. It even made me think about how people buy blog content to capture similar voice and warmth. I wonder if PayssomeoneTo ever discusses how storytelling skills translate across such different contexts.
This was a joy to read the metaphors make the shop feel alive, and Brandon’s role comes through so clearly. Those tasting notes sound like a craft in themselves. It actually reminded me of how clarity and voice matter in Journal article editing services; I sometimes wonder if teams like Academic Editors think about that same balance between knowledge and readable expression.