#whataboutSnowflake

America is Great

A big hug and ‘Thank You’ to everyone who voted during this past election. No matter for whom you voted or why, you voted. That is very important. ‘Voter apathy’ gives the message that you don’t care or that what is being discussed is not relevant to you. There is no place for apathy here.…

Chocolate!

Made chocolate! 70% Columbian Arauca beans. Pretty bold and fruity. Can’t wait to work on the next batch: Ecuador Esmeraldas.

Artificial Intelligence Hypocrisy?

Elon Musk of Tesla has been very vocal in his condemnation of artificial intelligence. He is entitled to that. However, the Autopilot feature of Tesla cars “learns” (some have said “calibrated”) to the road conditions in the first few moments of use. Isn’t his hollow reprimand of AI use a bit hypocritical? Is it “ok…

Who’s a Bad Hombre?!?

I am paying more for taxes, and now, the price of avocados is going up. Enough is enough. I am no Democrat-hugger, but Donald Trump is an idiot with compensation issues.  Kick him and the Republicans out on their fat, entitled asses. GUACAMOLE FOREVER!!!!

Bring Mack Back

I’m not gonna mince words: Bring Mack Back. I am told the Alumni got him kicked out, but this alumnus always knew that was a mistake.  I have been patient and quiet for 2 subsequent coaches.  It ends now.  Charlie Strong was a good guy, but couldn’t get the job done (he’s super successful where…

Zap-It! is so satisfying

Zap-It! Bug Zapper – Rechargeable Mosquito, Fly Killer and Bug Zapper Racket – 3000 Volt – USB Charging, Super-Bright LED Light to Zap in the Dark – Unique 3-Layer Safety Mesh That’s Safe to Touch Like a zit that has overstayed its welcome and you have to take matters into your own hands…. When you…

RAVE: Kumazasa Hand Soap from Nancy Boy

Nancy Boy I have been receiving Nancy Boy’s emails for years after a suggestion from my girlfriend in SF, who prides herself for being in the know for nice things. Their newsletter is hilarious and entertaining, you should sign up just for them. Having visited their shop on Hayes Street, it is surprisingly spare.  I…

Tourism Kills the City

I last visited Barcelona about 16 years ago.  It was a nice fun place with its Gaudí, liberal population, and European sophistication.  Park Güell was a nice place for the community to enjoy the art of Gaudí. Now, there are queues to every venue: La Pedrera, Park Güell, Sagrada Familia, etc.  Not only are there…

Everyone Knew But Me

Okay.  When imagining Southern France, I had visioned quaint towns, tied together with small shops, wineries, casual cafés along the oft-unpaved back roads, littered with Michelin-star restaurants off the beaten path. I was wrong. A day trip to Marseilles was a HUGE disappointment.  I did not know that the city would be so unattractive, devoid…