Lego computer circa 1982 Max Effgen, June 14, 2009December 2, 2013 Recently found this piece. Lots of memories. Love the green screen.
Some photo fun Max Effgen, June 6, 2009December 2, 2013 Was playing around with some of the Flickr photo tools recently at Big Huge Labs. My personal favorite is the “Motivator” that allows you to create Successories-style posters. I have never been much of fan of that genre and my humor leans towards sarcasm. The Sumatran tiger at Woodland Park…
Favorite Eats…Seattle Max Effgen, June 2, 2009 A mid-week, weekend-style post. I recently got word that Mario Batali and Anthony Bourdain were seen in one of my favorite places to eat, Café Presse. Nestled in between the Capitol Hill neighborhood and Seattle University, Café Presse has a great bar/café feel. The food is fantastic, especially the fries….
Is it the world’s smoothest brew? Max Effgen, May 31, 2009 Came across this on Lifehacker, Use an AeroPress for Small Servings of Coffee, and realized it had been awhile since I had posted anything coffee related. The AeroPress looks interesting and should make a good cup. They claim it is the world’s smoothest brew. Cannot comment on that, but it…
MyPressi Thumbs Down. JoeMo Thumbs… Max Effgen, May 23, 2009 I came across the MyPressi TWIST a few weeks ago. Initially, I was excited that I could have a new toy and doppio espresso wherever and whenever. My take: Over engineered and very expensive. Better option for coffee on the go is French (or Freedom) Press and a JoeMo travel…
Favorite Eats…SoHo Max Effgen, May 23, 2009 A friend recently returned from a business trip to NYC. It got me thinking of some of my favorite restaurants down in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. Next time I hit the Big Apple, you will find me at one of these places. Balthazar would be my first choice. There…
Pratt Exposed: 2009 Fine Art Auction Exhibition Max Effgen, May 15, 2009 Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle provides art classes from drawing to metal and from stone to glass. I have been learning, blowing and working with glass there for 3 years. There are not many places where a layman like myself can get the exposure to professional teaching artists and…
Top Pot, Best Doughnut in town Max Effgen, May 8, 2009 Top Pot Hand-Forged Doughnuts has been a favorite for awhile now. Old fashioned doughnuts and great coffee. Very Seattle. Worth checking out when you visit. Free WiFi too.
Seattle Skyline Wallpaper Max Effgen, May 2, 2009 Seattle’s skyline from Kerry Park in the Queen Anne neighborhood is one of my favorite views of the city. This panoramic was recently taken on a cold, clear morning with my trusty Xpan. For this weekend edition, I am making this wallpaper available for all 2 of my readers in…
Weekend Tulips Max Effgen, April 25, 2009 The Skagit Valley Tulips are finally blooming. This is a very neat day trip from Seattle (approx. 1 hour north). I have been several times to tromp through the mud and work on my photography (above photo). That means up before dawn and out to catch first light. It is…