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What a Handshake Taught Me About Character

I do think I’m a good judge of character—not because I’m never wrong, but because I pay attention. First impressions aren’t verdicts; they’re signals. Eye contact. Presence. A handshake that tells you whether someone is fully there or already looking past you. Discernment isn’t about suspicion or cynicism—it’s about noticing patterns and remaining open to being corrected. Wisdom knows when to trust the read… and when to revise it. Continue reading

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The Sunday Pour: The Neck Pour

Whiskey fans know the term neck pour. That first ounce out of the bottle isn’t always the truest representation of what’s inside. It can taste sharp, closed-off, even disappointing. But with patience, as the bottle opens and breathes, the character … Continue reading

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