While I was in Ethiopia just a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to tour a local coffee company’s warehouse. It was eye-opening to discover all that goes into the preparation and sale of this magic little bean. On the final leg of the tour, we entered the roasting room. This is where the…
I am just a poor boy, though my story’s seldom told. – Simon & Garfunkel, The Boxer It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. – Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… – George Lucas, Star Wars Great stories start with great opening lines….
This post may use affiliate links. Learn more in my Disclosure Policy. Earlier this week, I sat down with my bobblehead Chewbacca for a little one-on-one chat. As you probably already know, I’m a big fan of the Giant Walking Carpet. I think it was egged on by the fact that my roommate started calling…
I don’t really consider myself “wise.” Although I do have a lot of gray hair. And that’s supposed to be some kind of sign of wisdom – right? I’m not buying it. While I don’t think I’ve made a lot of unwise decisions in 2013, there aren’t many that really stick out as decisions that…
Today’s writing prompt from ThinkKit is: Take a poll. Well, before I do that, I want to show you this real-live poll that was conducted by the Louisville Courier-Journal. It’s a beauty. Shortly after I grabbed this screenshot, the poll was changed. I can’t imagine why. Since I don’t want to skew my own poll…
I have found the perfect photo that best encapsulates 2013. It’s this photo of a whole bunch of clocks. 2013, more than any year in recent memory, has been defined by time. Aiden became a teenager. Aly became a middle schooler. Mihret started Kindergarten. Christy and I celebrated 15 years of marital bliss. There were…