I am sitting here blogging in a specialty coffee shop in Los Altos called Mr. English, where not only do they provide some the best, freshest-roasted, organic, fair-trade certified coffee (how is that for a value proposition!), but also free wifi access. Unlike the Peet's Coffee down the street - which has no wifi --- and Starbucks down the other street -- where it costs money, Mr. English provides the perfect combination for a Saturday afternoon in Silicon Valley. Great coffee and Internet access. Read More...

One of the problems with being away for several weeks is that the cupboard is bare. Consquently, I have had the "dubious" benefit of eating fast food twice this week. Once for breakfast at McDonalds and once for lunch at In-N-Out Burger. For you unfortunate souls who do not live in California, Arizona or Nevada, In-N-Out Burger is a local burger chain that emphasizes the quality of the food. Read More...