Paradigms shift quickly in technology
It wasn’t long ago that I was plugging in a pair of Skullcandy earbuds into my phone or computer when I wanted to listen to music or have a hands-free conversation. A good old fashioned analog connection. Anytime I wanted to hop onto a new device. I simply unplugged the 3.5mm headphone jack from one device and into the next. Simple, effective, immediate.
A beacon to light the way
Well thought out lighting is crucial to any space, especially the ones we spend the most time in, like our homes and offices.
It’s about time, cocktail time
Small watches are making a big comeback on the wrists of the elites and commoners alike. It’s about time.
To drink or not to drink, that is the question
To say I have a bit of a “thing” for glassware is an understatement. Every time I end up at a place that carries interesting glassware, whether current or vintage, I have to drag myself away from the area lest I end up with another set of glasses and increasingly limited space to store them.
The art of flight: Exploring my relationship with Longines
Longines has a special place in my personal watch collection. There’s a good chance it should belong in yours as well.
The Edwardian match striker paradox
A funny thing happens when you walk into a store with discretionary funds and a burning desire to make a purchase, you find something to buy.
In praise of Porsche
Like many others born in the 1980’s, I got very into cars at an early age.
At the time, the flashier the better. The Lamborghini Diablo and Ferrari Testarossa were at the top of the list.
Material culture
Material culture is defined as all the physical objects created by humans, from sneakers and sweaters to bongs and bourbon. 83rd + Thornhill is the recognition, celebration, and sometimes disillusionment with the things we humans create.