Time for a Coffee Break! On this day in history: In 452, Italy was invaded by Attila the Hun. In 1861, Tennessee voted to secede from the Union and joined the Confederacy. And in 1904, U.S. Marines landed in Tangiers, Morocco, to protect U.S. citizens.

Today Is Best Friends Day!
Celebrate by honoring that friend that knows you too well!

The Lazy Person’s Guide To Making Coffee At Home – Like coffee but don’t want to expend the effort or the money to get lots of cool gadgets and brewing methods? You’re in luck. Here are a few options you can go for. But they are no substitute for a good Chemex…

How Many US Cities Can You Name? – This was an intriguing time waster. But it revealed just what I know, and don’t know, about US geography.

WWII Missing Pilot Mystery – Stories like this warm the soul. In this particular case, a missing bomber pilot and his crew were located off of Papua New Guinea. But there are more missing service people to find, and time is of the essence.

The Moon In 4K – Our nearest neighbor in our solar system, the moon is a fascinating place. This is an informative overview of the lunar surface, but you’ll have to overlook the old age comments it contains.

Time for a Coffee Break! On this day in history: In 330, Constantinople, previously the town of Byzantium, was founded. In 1858, Minnesota, my wife’s home state, was admitted as the 32nd U.S. state. And in 1934, the first of many dust storms swept across the Great Plains, sending dust and topsoil flying as far east as New York, Boston and Atlanta.

Today Is National Twilight Zone Day!
Catch an episode or two of this classic show!

Turkish Coffee – Have you ever tried Turkish coffee? It’s really an excellent way to brew yourself a cup of coffee. And it pairs well with figs. Mmmm….

The Cactus That Crawls Across The Desert – I kind of like most cacti, and this one is especially interesting. Cut out the evolution language and realize that God designed it, and you have a unique part of the ecosystem that inspires a little awe.

The Longest Straight Line Land And Sea Route – A burning question that keeps you up at night is finally answered. What’s the longest straight line in the world? Here you go.

Why This Lake Is The Deadliest In The World – Have you ever heard of a lake that explodes? It’s a real thing apparently.

Time for a Coffee Break! Let’s talk baseball! On this day in history: In 1947, “Babe Ruth Day” was celebrated at Yankee Stadium. In 1973, Kansas City Royal Steve Busby pitched a no-hitter against the Detroit Tigers, to win 3-0. In 1983, Nolan Ryan, of the Houston Astros, broke a 55-year-old major league baseball record when he struck out his 3,509th batter of his career. And in 1984, the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers, 8-4, in 19 innings.

Today Is National Babe Ruth Day!
Go play a game of catch in the backyard!

The Coffee Siphon – This is simply one of my favorite ways to make coffee. I don’t use it as often as other methods, such as a pourover, like my Chemex or Hario V60, but it’s such a creative way to brew a cup of coffee.

Why Wear A Suit When Working From Home – I found this to be a very intriguing article, and I understand exactly where Antonio is coming from. But I’m not going to wear a suit at home…

50 Acronyms And Initialisms All Spelled Out – Ever wonder what that company’s name meant, that uses initials? Well here you go.

The Logistics Of Living In Antarctica – Our planet’s most unknown region is a very interesting place. But it’s not so easy to live there.

Time for a Coffee Break! On this day in history: In 1899, Mount Rainier National Park in Washington was established by the U.S. Congress. In 1904, Theodor Geisel, better known to the world as Dr. Seuss, the author and illustrator of many beloved children’s books, was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. And in 1933, the motion picture King Kong had its world premiere in New York.

Today Is National Read Across America Day!
Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss, and read with your kids!

The Problem With Blonde Roasts – I enjoy a nice light roasted coffee for my coffee break. I prefer my roasts to be in the City to City+ range, which is lighter, trending toward medium, but not quite there yet. However, some people like their coffee even lighter than that. It’s called a cinnamon roast, but has been termed “blonde” by many. So what’s up with the blonde roast?

Ten Books Men Should Read – I enjoy when people and blogs I follow offer their reading lists. I usually populate my Amazon wish list with books found on such lists, and look forward to eventually adding them to my library. Here are a few you and I should consider.

On The Far Side – My favorite comic strip was definitely The Far Side (followed closely by Calvin and Hobbes). Have you ever wondered what Gary Larson is doing now?

The Deepest Dive In Antarctica Reveals A Sea Floor Teeming With Life – This planet holds such an incredible variety of life, even deep in the coldest of oceans. Our creator is such an imaginative God! You’ll have to ignore the old earth assumptions though.

Time for a Coffee Break! On this day in history: In 1854, Anthony Faas of Philadelphia, PA, was granted the first U.S. patent for the accordion. He made improvements to the keyboard and enhanced the sound. In 1906, Hugh Gernsback, of the Electro Importing Company, advertised radio receivers for sale for the price of just $7.50 in Scientific American magazine. In 1928, Ernst F. W. Alexanderson gave the first public demonstration of television. And in 1968, Johnny Cash played for inmates at California’s Folsom Prison. This concert and the live recorded album from it launched him back onto the charts and re-defined his career.

Today Is National Clean Off Your Desk Day!
But if that is undesirable, it’s also National Rubber Ducky Day. That’s much better!

Next Generation Instant Coffee – I generally dislike (abhor) instant coffee. However, I found this review to be interesting. I may have to give these a try, just to see if there’s anything to this idea. Might be good for a Coffee Break…

Travel Smart: 7 Space-Saving Packing Tips For Men – If you travel a lot, then you need to read these tips. I have utilized several of these in my travels, whether for overnighters or longer trips. They really help!

10 Things You Can Do with Pennies – I hate carrying change. But at the same time, every time I see a penny on the ground, I pick it up. After all, they add up eventually. Here are a few ideas of what you can do with them.

It’s Not You. Phones Are Designed To Be Addicting – Smart phone use is increasing, and more and more people seem to have that blue glow reflecting off of their faces more and more of the time. This video explains why.

Time for a Coffee Break! On this day in history: In 490 BC, the Battle of Marathon took place between the invading Persian army and the Athenian Army. The marathon race was derived from the events that occurred surrounding this battle. In 1776, the second Continental Congress officially made the term “United States,” replacing the previous term “United Colonies.” And in 1836, Abraham Lincoln received his license to practice law.

Today Is National Wiener Schnitzel Day!
It’s time to enjoy some traditional Austrian food!

Trade Coffee Subscription – I have not yet pulled the trigger on this subscription service, but I have been thinking about it for several weeks. Have you ever considered a coffee subscription? What were the benefits? One thing I love about this one is the variety of different roasters. One thing I question is the logistics involved in keeping it fresh from the roaster to my Chemex. What do you think? It would be perfect to drink while reading this Coffee Break!

Men’s Sunglasses – While I really don’t care whether or not my sunglasses make me “more attractive,” I do think that they are a critical part of my wardrobe accessories. As a result, I have three or four different styles that I utilize at different times. Here are some reasons why. Oh, by the way, my preferred sunglasses come from Smith Optics.

How Long Does It Take To Count To One Million? – I found this interesting. Based upon how quickly you can speak, this calculates just how long it would take you to physically and verbally count to one million. Or one billion…. Or one trillion. But I don’t think any of us have enough time to achieve it…

The Collection – A rare find in a thrift store in Omaha, Nebraska, turned out to be an extraordinary collection of movie memorabilia.

Time for a Coffee Break! On this day in history: In 1873, the school board of St. Louis, MO, authorized the first U.S. public kindergarten. In 1939, the first televised major league baseball games were shown. The event was a double-header between the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers. And in 1957, the first Edsel made by the Ford Motor Company rolled of the assembly line.

Today Is National Cherry Popsicle Day!
Go find a popsicle and enjoy it! Just make sure it’s cherry!

How to Store Coffee Beans – This is one of the questions I hear the most frequently. There are so many misunderstanding surrounding the storage of your coffee. This is a good article, but let me emphasize two points: Keep it unground, and don’t store it in the fridge.

10 Clothing Hacks Most Guys Don’t Know – Want to look better without drawing attention to the fact that you are trying to look better? Try these ten hacks.

The Delicate Art Of Cobweb Paintings – I have never heard of this art medium. Now I kind of want to go see some of these paintings.

10 Most Heavily Guarded Places On Earth – Places like this always intrigue me, especially when the value is historical.