In Praise of Panera Bread Co.
How much would you pay for a cup of coffee at your local Panera, if it were a donation-only establishment? How about a for a Big Mac? It’s always nice… Read more In Praise of Panera Bread Co. →
Excessive Consumer Choice–How About Some Repurposing?
Do you ever stroll through the aisles of your local supermarket, scanning prices, looking for sales, and attempting to find the best mustard, cereal, or cookie amongst dozens of options? … Read more Excessive Consumer Choice–How About Some Repurposing? →
On Klout, Influence, and Algorithms.
On Klout’s home page, the company states, “We believe everyone has influence. Our Goal is to help you understand and leverage that influence.” Influence as defined by Klout relates solely… Read more On Klout, Influence, and Algorithms. →
The Myth of Progress–What Can Nature Teach Us?
If you plant too much in a small space, competition for soil, water, and sunlight will result in diminished garden productivity. Something will lose out on the aforementioned energy resources.… Read more The Myth of Progress–What Can Nature Teach Us? →
Tracing Actions to the Source
Why do I like to make amateurish attempts to build furniture? Or brew beer, bow-hunt for deer, keep chickens, or grow food? Matthew B. Crawford helped me connect the dots… Read more Tracing Actions to the Source →
Wynona
Recently, my friend Joe and I bought a 1994 Ford F-250 for five hundred dollars. The previous owner named it Wynona. It has 230,000-plus miles, an eight-foot bed, and plenty of rust creeping along the edge of the crimson-colored frame. In addition, it leaks oil and probably gets about eight miles to the gallon— certainly not the most environmentally friendly vehicle. But it runs, and will serve us well for a while, facilitating bow-hunting excursions, home maintenance projects, and landscaping tasks. My fingers are crossed regarding its lifespan. We obviously… Read more Wynona →
Paul Barnwell 