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Sometimes I Think You Have To Be Crazy To Still Live Here

America is no longer the land of opportunity. It’s a patchwork of impossibility.

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Sometimes I Think You Have To Be Crazy To Still Live Here

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Crappy Produce At The Farmer’s Market — What Gives?

Do they really grow what they sell?

Aug 26

Crappy Produce At The Farmer’s Market — What Gives?

Aug 26

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Tipping And Hospitality In America Is An Absolute, Out Of Control Mess

I never thought I’d be a ‘bad tipper’ but now I have no logical choice

Jul 29

Tipping And Hospitality In America Is An Absolute, Out Of Control Mess

Jul 29

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We Need To Stop Building Electric Cars

They’re a colossal waste of time that, yet again, ignores the real problem

Apr 29

We Need To Stop Building Electric Cars

Apr 29

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There’s No Good Reason Why Los Angeles Is Overly ‘Dependent’ On Cars

Many of the things people say about LA are simply wrong

May 28

There’s No Good Reason Why Los Angeles Is Overly ‘Dependent’ On Cars

May 28

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Americans Who Call Europeans Lazy

Like a drunk who calls an occasional drinker a lightweight

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Americans Who Call Europeans Lazy

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The Peculiar Story Of Actually Being Satisfied At A Restaurant And Wanting To Pay More

Do you have to go higher end to get a good restaurant experience?

Sep 3

The Peculiar Story Of Actually Being Satisfied At A Restaurant And Wanting To Pay More

Sep 3

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Do You Live Like You Could Die Tomorrow Or As If You Will Live Forever?

It’s a straightforward, but confusing question. See if you follow my perspective.

Aug 28

Do You Live Like You Could Die Tomorrow Or As If You Will Live Forever?

Aug 28

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We’re In A Sadomasochistic Relationship With Coffee Shops

It’s really sort of messed up what they’re doing to us — their neighbors

Aug 22

We’re In A Sadomasochistic Relationship With Coffee Shops

Aug 22

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When Servers And Bartenders Don’t Get Paid — Or Tipped — Well, We All Lose

Our cities and the hospitality industry need to team up for some big picture thinking

Aug 16

When Servers And Bartenders Don’t Get Paid — Or Tipped — Well, We All Lose

Aug 16

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