ABOUT ME
If drinking coffee is my yin, reading and writing is my yang.
Talking to a River
The narrative explores the universal human tendency to converse, whether with ourselves, deceased relatives, or even inanimate objects. It delves into the significance of this internal dialogue, suggesting it doesn’t always lead to greater understanding but can still hold importance. The author reflects on personal experiences, particularly talking to the Frutz river, emphasizing a desire…
I Accidentally Summoned a Demon via CAPTCHA
A short humour piece about bureaucratic absurdity colliding with the supernatural. While trying to pay a parking ticket online, a man summons a demon by solving a wrong CAPTCHA in a wrong way. All hell breaks loose.
2024: A Year in (single origin) coffee
Chris shares highlights from his sampling of various coffees throughout the year. From Mozambique to New Zealand, he celebrates unique origins, including standout experiences with Gorongosa, Yunnan beans, and his first Nigerian coffee. He concludes with warm wishes for a joyful new year ahead.
Pub quiz worthy: two fun geography facts
The post introduces fun geography facts in the form of two pub quiz questions, sprinkled with personal reflections and real life implications of geography. Overall, it provides engaging and informative content.
Most disgusting coffee
The author shares an experience with an unusually bad coffee bought in the UAE, remarking on its poor quality and bizarre taste. Despite its distastefulness, the post conveys a deeper appreciation for coffee’s diversity and storytelling potential, emphasizing that bad experiences can highlight the good in life and coffee culture.
Lifelong professions
The post explores the uniqueness of coffee preparation compared to other beverages, highlighting the connection between coffee drinkers and its production. It discusses the ritual of brewing coffee and the challenges faced by coffee farmers. The author encourages personal exploration in coffee preparation while acknowledging varying preferences for convenience.
Life is like a cup of coffee
The author reflects on life’s parallels with acquired tastes, such as coffee and music genres like jazz and heavy metal. Through anecdotes of his daughter’s first coffee experience and personal musical journey, he ponders whether life itself is an acquired taste. He invites readers to share their thoughts and acquired tastes, fostering a reflective and…
Castles Made of Sand
The author explores the significance of collecting sand as a souvenir and delves into the geological origins of sand, emphasizing its profound history and its link to the Earth’s continuous transformation. They invite readers to contemplate the profound meaning of seemingly ordinary sand and its connection to the remarkable planet we inhabit.
Dream Sand
Chris shares his unique hobby of collecting coffee grounds from around the world, amassing about 300 kg over 20 years. He draws parallels between this passion and the universal practice of collecting small souvenirs, like beach sand, from travels. Such items symbolize personal experiences and pleasant memories, transcending traditional souvenirs.
2023 Year in Review
The author reflects on a significant year, launching a website focused on his coffee journey and collection of spent coffee grounds. He candidly shares experiences with Viennese café owners and highlights new coffee origins, including an exciting discovery from New Zealand. The author looks forward to future coffee adventures and writing.
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