Another line crossed: Drumpf just insulted my childhood hero, Kareem...
Abdul-Jabbar. I'm flabbergasted that anyone paying attention believes that this schoolyard bully deserves the GOP nomination. #dumptrump #notrump…
2016
Trump, Portlandia and Fascism
When The Donald first entered the 2016 presidential race, I have to admit feeling some mild intrigue. I have respect for outsiders, for people who…
"If Trump is the nominee, Hillary Clinton should drop out of the race and...
throw her every ounce of energy into supporting Sanders. If this does not occur, the resulting consequences for Muslims and Mexican immigrants of a…
Why I Ran for President
The New Yorker: Why I Ran for President
Pomodoro Perfecto
I appreciate the beautiful and simple notion that in Italian cooking, the same four or five ingredients get remixed into completely different dishes…
Bottling day at this ultra-mini-microbrew. Six 16oz bottles of brown ale...
will emerge triumphantly from my kitchen cabinet in two weeks. Or I'll have a mess of broken glass and foul-smelling liquids and all sorts of other…
Osso Buco Pappardelle
I've loved osso buco since I first discovered it in Milan 15 years ago. Traditionally made from veal shanks, the name translates roughly to "bone…
Braised Escarole
You've probably never heard of escarole -- and that's nothing to be ashamed of. I'm always on the hunt for it, but it's very hard to find in…
Robert Reich: The Bernie Skeptics Are Wrong — Here Are 6 Reasons Why
Salon: Robert Reich: The Bernie Skeptics Are Wrong — Here Are 6 Reasons Why
Brewing My First Batch of Beer
It's going to be a brown ale (I hope). The task was straightforward, but nothing prepared me for the maddeningly repetitive "blurp" sound of the…
Meet Wendy, the 2013 VW Passat TDI. She may pollute like a motherf^$&3r, but...
she can get nearly 40mpg and cary four surfboards.
I'll be sharing recipes from my food blog as part of the Farmigo "Eat Local Challenge"
I'll be sharing recipes from my food blog as part of the Farmigo "Eat Local Challenge." (I'm the community organizer for the San Anselmo/Hidden…
Pasta con Sarde
This is my family's take on the classic Sardinian delicacy, featuring sustainably-sourced Wild Planet sardines from the California coastline. The…
2015
Why ‘I Have Nothing to Hide’ Is the Wrong Way to Think About Surveillance
Wired: Why 'I Have Nothing to Hide' Is the Wrong Way to Think About Surveillance
This year I will be...
This year I will be surfing in a Santa hat on Christmas Eve. You read that correctly.
All of Richard Feynman’s Physics Lectures Are Now Available Free Online
Science Alert: All of Richard Feynman's Physics Lectures Are Now Available Free Online
Near perfect swell/flight arrival timing! Am I about to say that I'm looking...
forward to surfing on the east coast? If only I could take a little west wind with me
DIY Açaí Bowl
For years I've been enjoying these tasty concoctions (pronounced ah-sigh-EE) at Cafe Brasil in Santa Cruz and at Surfdog's Java Hut in Encinitas. I'm…
Classic Pesto
Pesto — a zesty northern Italian vegetarian sauce — can be customized in innumerable ways. The basil can be replaced with spinach, arugula, kale, or…
Dirt-simple Hummus
In the mood for a quick snack? Looking for something light yet packed with protein and healthy fats? Pressed for time? This recipe is for you. /…
Green Bean Casserole, Rebooted
Exactly once a year, around Thanksgiving, I get a craving for that classic green bean and cream-of-mushroom side dish topped with fried onion rings.…
Nonna's Biscotti
Passed on from one nonna to the next, this biscotti recipe perfectly balances the sweet with the savory and the softness with the crunch. The…
Last night our nine-year-old daughter took 1st place in a lindyhop contest...
against a dozen adult couples.
BBQ Chicken w/ Zucchini Penne
You can make this entire meal using one large cast-iron pan (plus a pot for boiling water for the pasta) in about 30 minutes. Simple and delicious —…
Italian Beet Salad
For this week's peek into the Bucchere Family "cookbook," I've adapted and hybridized both my grandmothers' recipes to create this simple, refreshing…
Rigatoni e Polpette
I've heard that the fastest road to a man's heart often leads through his stomach. If that's true, Rigatoni e Polpette is the vehicle that will get…
Strained a muscle in my back on Sunday being stupid on my trick board. What...
am I, 19? End of day three and I'm still stuck in this position. I am definitely not 19.
Cast Iron Lamb Chops
Had more fun last week with Farmigo's amazing meats, this time searing Casa Rosa Lamb Chops in my cast-iron skillet. / This meal was too simple to…
Dancers vs. Restaurants
Le Colonial Cancels Live Music / Breaking up is hard to do. / It’s especially hard when so many delightful years of swing outs, lindy circles and…
A Back-to-school Classic: Mac & Cheese
Yes, I realize that mac & cheese comes in variety of boxes and/or bags. But — as is the case with roasted peppers — the homemade version is just…
Ah, San Francisco! If only her personality matched her looks.
Ah, San Francisco! If only her personality matched her looks.
Blueberry-glazed Pork Chops with Grilled Mission Figs
This is my reboot of the classic pork-chops-and-applesauce dish. It got some dubious looks from our nine-year-old, but she ended up thoroughly…
Sicilian Roasted Peppers
If you've been underwhelmed by roasted peppers from a jar, be "peppered" for an entirely different experience when you roast and peel them yourself.…
Hidden Valley Farmigo 2015: Garbage In, Garbage Out
In my line of work -- software development -- we have an old saying: "Garbage In, Garbage Out" (or GIGO for short). In other words, I could write the…
Lessig 2016: The Internet's President
On the heels of Larry Lessig’s historic announcement of his Referendum Candidacy came another newsworthy item: Jimmy Wales announced that he is…
A little #TBT love to one of the best sales guys and marketers I've had the...
pleasure of knowing. Has it really been six years, Clinton Bonner?!? cc: Michael Buckbee
Update on the Lessig for President front
Update on the Lessig for President front: We've almost reached 20% of our fundraising goal from nearly 2,000 donors after the first 48 hours. I'm…
Lessig 2016: Defining a Generation
In the Federalist Papers, published in 1778, James Madison called for a Congress “dependent on the people alone.” His generation sung a song of…
#TBT September 12, 2012 at "People in Plazas"...
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Frodo Baggins for President
"This is the president as Frodo Baggins — at the mountain of Capitol Hill, taking power so he can throw corrupting power away." Medium: Frodo Baggins…