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First Off, There’s No X: Espresso 101
Try it sometime. Go to your favorite cafe and ask the barista, “Can I have a double EX-presso?” Notice the involuntary squinching of the face, the sudden intensity or avoidance of the gaze, followed by a short, sharp, staccato, “Sure!” What does it mean? There’s only one word to describe it. One word that’s so powerful, it’s actually three words: Extreme. Emotional. Distress. On second thought, don’t try this. Like, at all. Instead, bask in the self-congratulation that we at
Nov 174 min read


Empowerment Through Wellness: A Journey with LOKL Ambassador Dr. Marisa Sweeney
At Be Well Integrated Health Services, Dr. Marisa Sweeney, DCN RDN CSSD RYT, prescribes a different kind of medicine. Taking the mind,...
Jul 27 min read


Out of the Ordinary, Into the Mainstream: Nate Diskint's New Paradigm for Housing People with Developmental Disabilities
Nate Diskint is the founder of Cohome (photo: S. Hajsok) A paradigm shift is brewing in the world of care for people with disabilities....
Jun 37 min read


The Beginner's Guide to Coffee Tasting: Developing Your Vocabulary and Palate
First, a story. Picture this: You’re sitting in your favorite coffee shop when all of a sudden, some dude in a black apron sidles up to...
Apr 237 min read


NYT: "Is Decaffeinated Coffee bad for you?" A reaction to a review of reactions to a chemical reaction review: an Honest Review
Did you see that article in the New York Times about decaf ? You might have read that and been like, "I don't enjoy how caffeine makes me...
Feb 123 min read
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