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Chillhop Winter Essentials 2021

Chillhop Winter Essentials 2021

Yes, we're now in Winter and the new Chillhop essentials has arrived. It feels like yesterday that we had the fall edition [https://michaelkalus.ca/fall-is-here-chillhop-essentials-fall-2021/]. Chillhop Essentials Winter 2021 by Chillhop Music [https://chillhop.bandcamp.com/album/chillhop-essentials-winter-2021]

Bonobo - O'tomo

Bonobo - O'tomo

Looking forward to the new Bonobo album next year, this first single def. has a "feeling of summer".

Windstorm November 2021 - Barge Edition

Windstorm November 2021 - Barge Edition

For the last two days we got pummeld by massive amounts of rain, today in the late morning the rain finally let up, only to be hit by a massive wind storm. As is almost custom these days, a few sailboats were pushed ashore, but not to be outdone, this

[Video] Drawing with Light: How photos were made 160 years ago

[Video] Drawing with Light: How photos were made 160 years ago

Tycho - Red Rock DJ Set 2021

Tycho - Red Rock DJ Set 2021

I have been a fan of Tycho for quite a while and although I have never been to burning man, and don't intend on going, the idea behind it appeals, so does this set. Enjoy.

American Psychosis - Chris Hedges on the US empire of narcissism and psychopathy

American Psychosis - Chris Hedges on the US empire of narcissism and psychopathy

A very quick, and harsh analysis of the "State of the Union", and by extension most of the Western World.

Fall is here: Chillhop Essentials Fall 2021

Fall is here: Chillhop Essentials Fall 2021

Fall has arrived and with it comes a new Chillhop Mix. The weather today def. is designed for this music. Chillhop Essentials Fall 2021 by Various Artists [https://chillhop.bandcamp.com/album/chillhop-essentials-fall-2021-2]

Improving the air in my place

Improving the air in my place

I have lived in a few places around the world, but nowhere have I encountered so much dust than since I moved to Vancouver. I have lived downtown Toronto with lots of cars around, in Edmonton with lots of dry dust blowing around but all of them pale in comparison

Chillhop Summer Essentials 2021

Chillhop Summer Essentials 2021

Waaay late on this one. The album actually got released at the beginning of June and has been on rotation quite a bit. But with the hotter days now really arriving, time for some chill:

How grifters "debate"

How grifters "debate"

This is an interesting "debate" by Patrick Gunnels and Dr. Wilson. Gunnels is one of the people who has been identified as being responsible for the majority of COVID-19 misinformation on the net. What makes this "debate" so interesting is that Gunnels shows just how you can confuse people who

A delicious Thursday

A delicious Thursday

[https://www.flickr.com/photos/darkness/51223661491/]A nice day to a long day.

Vaccines: A Measured Response

Vaccines: A Measured Response

I have been following the anti-vaxx movement probably for more than a decade now. It is interesting how it morphs and changes the narrative. This video is a pretty good summary on how the "new" antivaxx movement started in the late 90s and just what an awful person former disgraced

Coffee Chronicles - Bonus

Coffee Chronicles - Bonus

Rook Coffee Website [https://rookcoffee.com/] The Beans They are quite a bit larger than most of the beans in the other tastings. Also much lighter. To be fair I do not know when they were roasted and they are probably "old" by coffee connoisseur standards. They are definitely a

Coffee Chronicles 024

Coffee Chronicles 024

"Official" tasting notes and background information [https://coffeechronicles.com/0024/]. The Beans For the final version, once again, no aroma off of the beans. The beans themselves are small again, hinting at a higher elevation growth. Even after grinding, the aroma I am getting off of the coffee is pretty

Coffee Chronicles 023

Coffee Chronicles 023

"Official" tasting notes and background information [https://coffeechronicles.com/0023/]. The Beans Small beans again, hinting at higher elevation. Like pretty much all of this week I am not getting any aroma off of the beans. Brewing Method AeroPress I am following James Hoffman's "The Ultimate AeroPress Technique [https://www.

Coffee Chronicles 022

Coffee Chronicles 022

"Official" tasting notes and background information [https://coffeechronicles.com/0022/]. The Beans Average sized beans, once again I am not getting any aroma off of the beans or the grind. Brewing Method AeroPress I am following James Hoffman's "The Ultimate AeroPress Technique [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6VlT_jUVPc]

Coffee Chronicles 021

Coffee Chronicles 021

"Official" tasting notes and background information [https://coffeechronicles.com/0021/]. The Beans This appears to be a blend of two different beans, some really small and some larger ones. I am not really getty any aroma off of the beans themselves. After grinding a sour note seems to dominate. Brewing

Coffee Chronicles 020

Coffee Chronicles 020

"Official" tasting notes and background information [https://coffeechronicles.com/0020/]. The Beans The beans are large, with a wonderful milk chocolate colouring. I am getting a very light hint of chocolate off of them when inhaling. Curious to see how this translates into the cup. Brewing Method AeroPress I am

Coffee Chronicles 019

Coffee Chronicles 019

"Official" tasting notes and background information [https://coffeechronicles.com/0019/]. The Beans I am three for three now with my nose just not really picking anything distinct up from the beans. The beans themselves are interesting too as they do not appear to be uniformly roasted. Brewing Method AeroPress I

Coffee Chronicles 018

Coffee Chronicles 018

"Official" tasting notes and background information [https://coffeechronicles.com/0018/]. The Beans Once again I get nothing off of the beans themselves. I am starting to question my nose. Brewing Method AeroPress I am following James Hoffman's "The Ultimate AeroPress Technique [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6VlT_jUVPc]". 11

Coffee Chronicles 017

Coffee Chronicles 017

"Official" tasting notes and background information [https://coffeechronicles.com/0017/]. The Beans Once again, my smell seems to not pick anything up. I did get some sour, almost acidic notes off of it, but I think this may actually be the paper bag. The beans are larger than yesterdays and

Coffee Chronicles 016

Coffee Chronicles 016

"Official" tasting notes and background information [https://coffeechronicles.com/0016/]. The Beans Small beans, hinting at higher elevation or dryness. I am getting only the slightest hint of coffee off of it. Brewing Method AeroPress I am following James Hoffman's "The Ultimate AeroPress Technique [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Coffee Chronicles 015

Coffee Chronicles 015

"Official" tasting notes and background information [https://coffeechronicles.com/0015/]. The Beans I am getting a "clean" smell off of the beans, with a hint of sweetness. They are small, so I am once again guessing higher elevation. Brewing Method AeroPress I am following James Hoffman's "The Ultimate AeroPress Technique

Coffee Chronicles 014

Coffee Chronicles 014

"Official" tasting notes and background information [https://coffeechronicles.com/0014/]. The Beans A sweet and sour smell comes off of them, while the beans themselves look like they're made of milk chocolate with a consistent colour and texture. Brewing Method AeroPress I am following James Hoffman's "The Ultimate AeroPress Technique

Coffee Chronicles 013

Coffee Chronicles 013

"Official" tasting notes and background information [https://coffeechronicles.com/0013-coffee-by-roaster-yum/]. The Beans I get a sweetness off of the smell of the beans, with some berry I can't quite identify it smells delicious though. Interestingly enough, the beans themselves are a "mix" colour wise, almost like a blend. Brewing Method