When in Portland last month we visited Clive Coffee which has every coffee device you could possibly imagine. One of the people working there, or possibly the owner approached us and was very knowledgeable about all of the devices. He mentioned he used to manage the equipment for Stumptown Coffee which instantly made him a coffee rockstar in my book. Shocking everyone I didn't buy anything but I've been very happy with every other coffee...
My parents just got back from France, and I've been keeping all my dad's photos and commentary as they navigated the world. Check out their adventure below! The adventure begins. We made it. We saw the Eiffel Tower as we were flying in. The airport is huge and modern and very clean. No problem finding our ground transportation. They were waiting for us at the airport. We came directly to the boat, had lunch, and...
Life Update: New Baby and Everything In Between A collection of life moments and favorite things from the past month Photo by Terri Hawkins Phelan We had a new baby girl who has been fun to watch get bigger every day. So far, she is averaging a little over an ounce a day, if you can believe that. She is 89 percentile for height, so I already have big basketball plans for her, I can't...
What slinging fish taught me about business and human behavior A typical seafood counter display When I was in college, I worked at the Safeway in Bowie, MD. I did lots of jobs in the store, but I think I learned the most while working seafood. I liked working in seafood most because it was like running my own business. Most days and nights, it was just me behind the counter, and I had a...
What a high school ceramics class taught me about slowing down and enjoying life Sometimes the most important things are right in front of us A Geek in Ceramics Class When I was in high school, I took two semesters of ceramics. Yeah, you read that correctly, ceramics! I really enjoyed it. I made figurines, pots, mugs, faces, and monsters. Not only that, but I made some great stuff that probably got thrown away before...
How a small pushcart business became one of America's most beloved coffee chains If you ever get the chance to visit Dutch Bros Coffee, don't pass it up. What began as a humble pushcart operation in 1992 has evolved into one of America's most beloved drive-through coffee chains with a fiercely loyal following. My personal favorite is "The Kicker" – a delicious breve (espresso with half-and-half) infused with Irish cream syrup that delivers exactly the...