Tonx is a coffee subscription service, delivering freshly roasted coffee right to your door. I was aware of Tonx through various mentions on Twitter, but was able to give them a try through their Starbucks gift card exchange program, as I had received a Starbucks gift card from Christmas. Overview The service is pretty straightforward; […]
It’s the time of year when folks start putting out their “Best Of” lists. Here are my favorite albums of 2013, unranked. A Note on Methodology My style of music discovery and consumption isn’t very critical. I keep an eye on NPR’s First Listen and Pitchfork’s Best New Music and listen to the albums. If […]
John Siracusa’s OS X reviews have done more to deepen my understanding of Apple’s desktop platform and software philosophy than anything else. They’re incredibly long, but Siracusa covers a lot of ground.
I’ve had a few conversations lately about podcasts and what podcasts I listen to. Most of them are web design and development related, but here they are: This American Life The best radio program being broadcast. Stuff You Should Know The main podcast for HowStuffWorks.com. The Big Web Show Jeffrey Zeldman and Dan Benjamin interview […]
I am appreciative when my musically knowledgeable friends post their “Best Albums of the Year” write ups. I don’t claim to be musically knowledgeable or to have a critically discerning ear for music. I listen to what I like, and friends and NPR’s First Listen are primary filters. So, here, for any that may be mildly interested, without […]
Christmas music is a hard sell for me. I would like to have more, but 99% of it is cheesy versions of the same songs, and it’s difficult for me to justify spending money on music I can only listen to for a month out of the year. Free Christmas music is a good compromise. […]
I stopped by this previously unvisited and unheard of coffee shop to pick some coffee beans for home. Tucked secretly in the Toco Hills Shopping Center, Atlanta Coffee Roasters reveals immense character behind it’s staid storefront and website facade. The atmosphere is distinctly alternative and unpolished, lending a carefree and absent-minded feel. The layout is […]