Michael Perman is a Certified Sommelier and member of the Court of Master Sommeliers. He writes about wine and culture, and sometimes writes on topics about the future of life. His previous life was in leading innovation and foresight strategies for fashion and food brands. Michael lives in beautiful Portland, Oregon. has experience raising a brilliant and empathetic son who has Autism lives life independently. Michael is a progressive thinker and just a little pissed off about fascism creeping into our lives.