Times are a changing

The entire internet is built off of interoperability. You post in one place content gets shared elsewhere. I post this article to my blog and it shares on Facebook, Twitter, and several other networks. Or at least it used to. Twitter dropped integration with Instagram...

Migraines in a modern world

I've gotten migraines most of my life. They really suck. But I don't get the stereotypical auras. My migraines just come on suddenly on the left hand side of my head. They can last for hours or days. Of late I've gotten them under control with medication. But that's...

The rituals of coffee

Coffee is more than just a morning pick-me-up; it’s a ritual. For many people, the act of making and drinking coffee is an important part of their daily routine. From grinding the beans to sipping the final product, every step of the process is imbued with meaning and...

A proper cup of (French Press) Coffee

One of my absolute favorite ways to brew coffee is using a French Press. a cylinder with a mesh screen plunger lid attachment. It's a simple procedure. But how exactly do you do it? Step 0... Get a good french press. I prefer a glass carafe since plastic tends to...

What is Single Origin Coffee?

A lot of terms are thrown out in the coffee world. But this has to be one of the simplest. When asking what is single-origin coffee the answer is in the name. At a very basic level, it means the coffee all comes from one place. But that can mean a couple of different...

CaffiNation Reviews: Death Wish Coffee

I get a lot of coffee as presents. It's part and parcel of who I am. Run a coffee website? People know what to get you when the time comes. OK I get a lot of coffee and beer, but this isn't about beer, this is about coffee. Death Wish Coffee boasts that it is the...

Paul R Muller

I like to make pretty things. I watch shiny things, and blinking things. I drink black coffee. But most of all I love working on design problems.