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Amazing Race Pre-Game
I dropped Ken and his dad, the amazing and wonderful Bruce Olson, off at the airport today, and as I type this, they are on their way to Tokyo. I pretty much think Bruce and […]
Month: July 2007
WBC Japan 2007
See you in Tokyo!
We’re leaving for the airport in just over an hour. I’ve got to drink a pot of Guatemalan SHB before then or else face the scalding Coffee People offering at PDX. Luckily I have Sarah […]
Coffee
Klaus' new digs
Right now, as you read this, I am hoping Klaus Thomsen–our World Barista Champion for six more days–is sitting in a bar somewhere in Tokyo having a brew-ski. The dude deserves it. He’s been an […]
Pets and Families
Kiss my ass, Vick
No, I don’t mean Stephen. He’s a nice guy. I’m talking about Michael Vick, Atlanta Falcons QB who was indicted on felony dogfighting charges. Me and my dog, Cade, say, “You’re going down, Michael Vick! […]
WBC Japan 2007
Japan Preparation
In my ongoing effort to prepare myself for visiting Tokyo, I took a moment (or 1/2 hour precisely) to watch the “Mr. F” episode of Arrested Development last night. It’s the episode where Gob builds […]
Barista Magazine
Now open: Barista Magazine Cafe!
Just kidding. Even if we had the time to take on another project, we sure as heck don’t have any barista skills. Funny story: when Ken and I lived in Seattle, I worked for Zoka […]
WBC Japan 2007
Two More Days
Ok, so last night I didn’t sleep very well at all. It’s amazing how many things you can remember that you need to do before a trip while you’re lying in bed, and only while […]
Coffee
blazers
This is how much Ken loves Brandon Roy
I thought that now — considering B-Roy’s b-day was yesterday — was the best time to post this photo of Ken. He dragged me to a car dealership in NE Portland to get stuff autographed […]
blazers
Happy Birthday B-Roy!
Brandon Roy, the NBA’s Rookie of the Year, star of the mighty Portland Trailblazers turns 23 today! I remember when he was just a kid.