What I do (Season 20, Episode 8)
My wife, Kristin, jokes that whenever someone asks me what I do, her ears perk up, because she likes to hear the latest story. ItRead More
No instruction manual?
It’s often said that life doesn’t come with an instruction manual. It might, however, come with a few indicators, like lights on a dashboard. TheRead More
Blonde isn’t always beautiful
Today, I received a lovely email message from Starbucks telling me that they’ve added a new kind of espresso: blonde espresso. “Smooth without the roastyRead More
Coffee Zen
I’ve recently been simplifying my coffee equipment at home, aiming for low-maintenance, inexpensive equipment without sacrificing the great coffee. Here’s my latest. 1 – Cuisinart electricRead More
On confederate monuments
A few thoughts in the wake of violent demonstrations in Charlottesville, VA… (1) A public monument isn’t a record of history, it’s a statement ofRead More
Ten perspectives on a plane crash
Passenger, 3rd row: (checks parachute, secures jump suit, and sips complimentary champagne) Reporter, 10th row, window seat: “The latest poll says that the people whoRead More