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
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