Quote: Francis Bacon

May 28, 2005 at 11:44 pm · Filed under Quotations

Here is a test to see if your mission on earth is finished. If you are alive, it isn’t.

— Francis Bacon

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Hello.. Goodbye.. Buongiorno

May 27, 2005 at 7:08 pm · Filed under On the Radar

I have been so busy.. so very very very busy.. My day jobs office is moving. If moving weren’t a difficult enough thing we’ve decided to cut out our infrastructure and really go lean. Not a bad thing at all, but I’m going on vacation and coming back right when our move occurs. I think my corner of the world is tight. We have a lot to do on my return, last minute data tosses and a whole lot of shutting down. Be on the lookout if your local for a craigslist bonanza.

That’s taking day and night cycles. Overlapping that is Italy, which I must say I think we’ve done a great job. We have the hotels, trains, museums, and tour all booked. I’ve hopefully cracked open my Treo from the grip of AT&T and have purchased a Italy TIM card.

We will be staying at the following: * Milan, Hotel Baveria Mokinba

• Monterosso, Hotel 5 Terre

• Florence, Hotel Aprile

• Venice, Pensione La Calcina

We’ve spec’d out a number of restaurant’s from resources in print, web, and referral. I think our palate will be sufficiently overwhelmed. We are also planning a day trip to San Gimignano which I hear has the worlds best chocolate gelato. Ah the many wonderful things to run around at.

In tow will be a bag of clothes and a backpack full of technology, books, and maps. Boy are we styling. If you are around one of these area’s when we are (May 31-June 9), drop me an email and lets grab a cappa o del vino.

A lot of people helped pay for this trip. It’s part honeymoon, part vacation, and part business research. Thanks to all those who are making it possible.

-a

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Quote: Ursula Le Guin

May 16, 2005 at 7:04 am · Filed under Quotations

If you see a whole thing — it seems it’s always beautiful. Planets, lives… But close up a world’s all dirt and rocks. And day to day, life’s a hard job, you get tired, you lose the pattern.

— Ursula K. Le Guin

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Counter Culture Party

May 14, 2005 at 7:26 pm · Filed under On the Radar

Last night Jeff, Robin, and I were invited to Counter Culture Coffee’s new training facility opening party. It’s hard for me to explain Counter Culture to some people because their maps might not have what a healthy relationship is. CCC is great people. Their smiles are wide as their hearts are open. These lovely people each have passionate views of what they do and where they are going. Whether it’s Johnathan in packaging or Peter’s roasting judgements everyone is on board. We mingled in three hours of conversations, a bevy of food, beverages, and an open La Marzocco with a river of Tuscano. What a blast.

We are very greatful to have CCC’s presence in the Queen City. The QC is on the verge of another turning point. With Johnson & Wales University in the area it just adds fuel to the palates fire as Charlotte continues to wake up to new sensory possibilities. As people experience new things I can only hope we realize that diversity is as always a good thing and continue creative growth.

CCC’s facility will train the first generation of Barista that will showcase a product, a method, a passion that has yet to be witnessed in the area. I can’t wait for our shop.

Thanks guys and welcome to the neighborhood,

-a

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Quote: An Wang

May 8, 2005 at 11:22 am · Filed under Quotations

No matter how complicated a problem is, it usually can be reduced to a simple, comprehensible form which is often the best solution.
— An Wang

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