Conspicuous Authenticity
When I saw two articles in a week that covered the booming Williamsburg craft moonshine industry, I knew that smug […]
But we don’t want to go outside
I don’t know if Barack Obama eats granola, but if he does, I hope he keeps it a secret. Obama […]
Planning for the Cycling Bunch
It’s a great time of the year to ride your bike: we’ve just had our first taste of 60-degree days […]
Surviving Off The Grid in Nerdmerica
In my short time in the professional world, it’s become clear that the nerds will soon rule the world. Employers […]
Olympic Design: Lamer, Vaguer, Duller
Once every four years, people around the world rediscover their passion for curling, speed skating, and skeleton luge. I’ll certainly […]
Risk, happiness and why you should do dangerous things
During my freshman year of college, I saw this image on the cover of someone’s textbook. I asked the student […]
Ben’s Top Five Minnesota Beers for 2010
1. Surly Smoke (Brooklyn Center, MN) It’s hard to know where to start with Surly. They’ve shredded our taste buds […]
A Series of Severely Clogged Tubes
One of the great parts of shopping online for Christmas gifts is how easy it is to shift your focus […]
Addiction, Compulsion and High-Performance Alpaca Ski Underwear
As Old Man Winter slowly creeps up on Minnesota, I’ve been plotting my plan of attack. I wish I could […]
Life Lessons from Jimmy Football
If you’ve watched any NFL this fall, you’ve met Bud Light’s enthusiastic pitchman, Jimmy Football. Paying homage to Billy Mays, […]