A brand with taste to back it up

Most people have no problem deciding on a brand in which they identify with and most people think about clothing but I’m going to be different. The brand which I am identifying with is not a shoe, clothing, or even an electronic brand but rather a wine. Boordy Vineyards was open in 1945 for commercial production and is located in Baltimore County.
Boordy Vineyards is one of Maryland’s most well known wineries because it can be found at almost any wine shop or wine festival held within the state. It has a tradition of producing good wine at a price which is not going to kill you to afford. They also have a great assortment of wines ranging from dry to very sweet. The vineyard is most well known for their sweet wines in that they have a just for fun group which features only sweet wines and is designed for the cheerfulness of a party or get together. My personal favorite of all the wines which they produce is JazzBerry, it is perfect of any party.
You’re probably asking yourself, why would he identify with a winery? Well for starters, they are located half way between the two houses I have lived in for my entire life therefore they are located in my “backyard.” Also, they are not that old of a winery but have a great history of excellence and I am not that old but am striving for excellence. In line with the culture of Boordy, I appreciate traditional values as they appreciate traditional grapes and fermentation. The bottles of wine they produce are intended to be enjoyed with family and friends in a party atmosphere. This enjoyment of company and enjoyment through music and entertainment is value of mine as well. As shown through the price, I enjoy fine things but I don’t like to spend a fortune on them. The wine also matches well with my personality sometimes dry, sometimes sweet, sometimes a quiet place sometimes a party but too much of me and you might get a headache.
Many of the wines are designed to be paired with food for a meal. Since this a Maryland winery and they are a after my own heart they make a recommendation to try it with seafood. As many of you read in my first blog I grew up in Baltimore and therefore must be a huge fan of seafood because I was told at a young age if you don’t like seafood and you live in Baltimore you need to move, sorry that’s the rule. In conclusion, Maryland is a big part of my life and Boordy reminds me our culture.

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Media

I would in no way call myself an addict or a Luddite. Although, I am not as well versed on current events as one should. It really depends on the definition of media. If it is strictly informative media or news then I am lacking but as for technology and communication in general I am totally engulfed by media. Most of the information which I closely follow is work or school related through newsletters, paper or email. Either way through the use of the computer and Internet or other devices I am always connected to the ever changing world but the information I care about normally is not mass media.

I don't know how I became to be so ingrained in technology but I did. I have always had a desire to get the latest and greatest technology. This desire is neither a flaw nor a blessing. Technology is always changing and keeping up with it will result in an empty wallet but failure to at least attempt to keep up will prevent one's ability to stay informed. I could attempt to watch more hard news but right now I don't have the extra time to do so. I know if something important happens I will be notified by many people in multiple ways.

Blog 1

My name is Brad, I am a senior psychology and sociology major and this is my last semester at UMBC. I was born and raised in Baltimore City and moved to Abingdon, MD in my junior year of high school. The last two years were spent with long commutes to Poly to finish at the same high school. Driving has become a large part of my life ever since. My full time job requires me to take service calls all over the state of Maryland and not to mention the hull from my house to UMBC everyday. One of my passions in life is SCUBA diving. I teach SCUBA under Steve Deem at UMBC and other colleges in the Baltimore area. Until recently America only was the east coast for me. At the end of August I made my first adventure off the east coast to Vegas. America is the land of opportunity and diversity in my opinion. Even though I have traveled very little and never left the country I can see the diversity in American culture. I also believe that if you work hard enough and want it enough you can accomplish anything.