Dinner With Rhonda
Jun 29, 2010 Beer, Celebration Worthy, Good People
What a delightful way to share a warm summer evening.
Rhonda, Matt, Larry, Ginger
My Fine Husband and I had the pleasure of dining with friend and colleague Rhonda Kallman, co-founder of Sam Adams (retired) and founder of New Century Brewing Company, and her husband Matt recently. Since we were in Massachusetts a few weeks ago, it worked out to connect.
I admire Rhonda for her persistence, unflagging belief, and direct style (with a smile). So glad we could get together in her home turf.
Sitting outside, enjoying her beer Edison with fresh seafood, laughing and talking with a very good server taking care of us made for a great night.
Get together with friends often. Savor these experiences.
It’s a big part of what makes the world go round.
Tags: Edison Beer, friends, New Century Brewing, Rhonda Kallman, Sam Adams
Bad Stereotypes
May 30, 2009 Brain Stew
Granted, I don’t know of any good stereotypes…Generalizations are different. Stereotypes set up backwards, thwart progressive thought and hinder forward movement.
Plus small minds have always ticked me off. They tend to be narrow, selectively ignorant and mean spirited.
In any event, Allegra McEvedy is right on per this Times Online. Sent to me be the very fortitudinous and sharp Rhonda Kallman (co founder of Boston Beer).
“McEvedy, a keen drinker of Guinness, feels very comfortable holding a pint. ‘The stereotypes around beer annoy me and get my back up. It is a fantastically crafted drink, but the most important aspect of it is taste and environment. I like to drink Sagres lager, London Pride, Guinness in winter, or Doom Bar beer in Rock in Cornwall. All of these have wonderful flavours — just like a glass of wine.’ ”
She’s English and the women there drink a much smaller proportion of beer in the UK (13% vs. American Women at 25%+).
Message du jour: get past stereotypes, in fact – throw them out, out, out!!! You only do yourself a disservice, never mind the victim of the stereotype.
Tags: Allegra McEvedy, ignorance, Rhonda Kallman, stereotypes
