$49.00
Last time I was in Panama City, I got up early to catch a taxi to the airport for my flight home, and I walked outside the W Hotel into the dark morning to wait for my ride. The door man didn't pay me any attention, but a moment later a stunningly beautiful girl walked out the door behind me. She was a real jaw-dropper and the door man attended to her every move. I nervously shifted in my boots, thinking about striking up a conversation, us being the only ones going somewhere very early (madrugadores). And I was thinking we would look good together, us some sort of power couple; me wielding the social capital and she wooing all with her charm and style. But as it turned out, she didn't pay me any attention either. I asked a friend later, "What am I doing wrong? Why are these girls not into me?" And she said, "They're looking for fashionable men. It's the watch, she recognizes brands, your shoes, they look for signs."
Well, she obviously didn't see my belt buckle.
$59.00
Over the years, we’ve had the honor of working with various local potters to create unique custom cups of all shapes, colors, and qualities. And as we grew into our big-boy britches, I knew it was time to step up...
$1,190.00
Automation and contraptions that take the human element out of a craft are not my thing. But neither is sloppiness, inconsistency, or bad coffee. Really the only way to ensure that you're getting an excellent product every single time is...