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
Perilously pretty pixels
I fear I’m sliding down a slippery slope. First, I thought I’d play around with a cheap Linux server with no display. Then, I decidedRead More
Losing privilege
Loss is hard. It causes grief, underlies insecurity, and initiates cascading effects that go far beyond those immediately affected. Of all the things that are hardRead More