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Monthly Archives: August 2013
In Defense of Food
Food is not the combination of its nutrients. A meal is not the combination of the foods. Michael Pollan attacked food science: it is really not much more than voodoo or, at best, tools for the food industry to make … Continue reading
Whidbey Island
What make a place perfect to live? Most would dream about the same: beautiful natural view, easy access to civilization — stores, hospital, restaurants, etc., “just the right distance” to the neighbors, pleasant climate, infra-structure for hobbies, close to friends … Continue reading
$0 Parking Ticket
To pay for street parking in Seattle, you get this sticker thing and put it on the side window facing the sidewalk, or the driver side window. We do it all the time (and complain about the high parking fees). … Continue reading
Quit with Grace and Dignity
Years ago, I wrote about the general etiquette on quitting. It was really autobiographical; I was resigning from my job then. The spirit of that process was simple: keep it professional. It is easier said than done. Since then, I … Continue reading
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Million Miler Club
July 23rd, 2013 “Excuse me,” a burly man rammed through the queue to the head, murmuring. “Global Services.” As for royalties, people yielded him the position ahead, even that everyone had been standing full 20 minutes before his arrival. In … Continue reading
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