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20 Things I’m Thankful For #4 – Coffee Nov 11, 2015 07:59 am | Brian Dusablon
Oh, man. Coffee. You knew this was coming.
I never drank much coffee until college. And then, it was crap like Denny’s. Strictly caffeine injection so I could “cram” for tests. Yeah, that didn’t work (the coffee or the cramming).
Somewhere along the way I started drinking better coffee, but still needed to “doctor” it up with a bit of cream and sugar. Two things moved me to switch to drinking it black. First, my father-in-law is a big-time coffee drinker. Bold and black. Starbucks, mostly. Hanging out with him more led to better coffee and finding what I liked without having to add anything. Second, I was eliminating unnecessary sugar from my diet.
Then I went to Blue Bottle when I was at DevLearn and observed some bad ass techniques for creating a tasty hot beverage. Around the same time I was hanging out with too many people who were starting to geek out about coffee (Mrs. Rimmer, Mr. Silvers, Mr. Early). Then I bought an AeroPress and a Chemex.
I don’t roast my own beans or buy artisan coffee, weigh my grounds, or even grind my own very often. But I do know flavors and styles and what I like and don’t like (no citrus, please).
Coffee is how I start my day. Coffee keeps me going. Not so much the caffeine as the process. 4–5 times a day I get up, turn on the kettle, clean out the AeroPress, and get to work creating a nice strong cup o’ joe. I enjoy the process. It’s a nice break and the results are consumable.
Like music, it’s a reason to gather with others and create something, have a conversation, or just sit and ponder life.
So, thank you, coffee.
This is #4 in my 20 Things I’m Thankful For Series (http://duce.co/20-things-im-thankful-for/)
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20 Things I’m Thankful For #3 – Music Nov 10, 2015 11:12 pm | Brian Dusablon
I love music. All kinds. Live. Recorded. Analog. Digital. Rock. Blues. Rap. Country. Classical. It doesn’t matter. I just love music.
I’ve played the clarinet. I’ve sung in choirs. I’ve tried to learn the guitar and the ukulele (though to be honest, not very hard). I can occasionally be coerced into singing karaoke with the right group of friends.
In 2014, I found live music again after a long time away. I went to a variety of incredible live music events and venues: Soulshine Pizza (Nashville songwriters), Blind Bear in Memphis (Eric Hughes Band), Humboldt Park (RiotFest – OMG CLUTCH!), Fitzgerald’s Upstairs (Shovels and Rope), Gruene Dancehall (Seth Walker Band, Trombone Shorty), Crystal Ballroom in Portland (Lily Allen), Roseland Theatre in Portland (DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist – Renegades of Rhythm Tour), House of Blues Houston (Pretty Reckless, Adelitas Way) and a few others. It was an amazing year of live music.
Somehow I’ve lost my way and have only seen Clutch in Austin in January and a concert in the park this summer. But I’m getting back on track before the end of the year and will catch at least one more show.
Music ignites you. Music informs you. Music inspires you. Music stirs your soul. Music brings people together. Music makes people move.
Road trips. Workspaces. Coffee shops. Bars. Clubs. Parties. Video games. Movies. None of these would be the same without music.
Sometimes, I love silence. Sometimes, I just want to sit and listen to the world. Sometimes, I want to hear everything that’s going on around me. Mostly, though, I want music.
Music helps me work. Music helps me write (Buxton is on right now). Music helps me cry. Music helps me learn. Music helps me cope. Music helps me teach. Music helps me communicate.
Music helps me live.
Thank you, music.
This is #3 in my 20 Things I’m Thankful For Series (http://duce.co/20-things-im-thankful-for/) .
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