by John Macdonald | Nov 26, 2022 | The250
Why does someone become a barista? Maybe they love coffee and the atmosphere of the cafe.Maybe they love people, especially coffee people.Maybe they’re an artist.Maybe it’s simply a job that they could get. A good barista makes all the difference. Not just... by John Macdonald | Nov 25, 2022 | The250
I learned something today. I love days like that. I always thought the day after Thanksgiving was called “Black Friday” because it was the day the retail world moved into the black — i.e., into profit. Wrong. Sort of. The true... by John Macdonald | Nov 24, 2022 | The250
Today in the United States, we celebrate Thanksgiving. If I could point to one single thing, thought, or practice that has made the biggest impact on me personally, it would be intentional gratitude. We all live somewhere on the spectrum of blessings, and our... by John Macdonald | Nov 23, 2022 | The250
When I was a kid, the grownups pined for the days of the Route 66 travel experience. The slower speeds with interesting sights. The small towns. The people you met along the way. Heck, Disney made an entire movie about it. (One of my favorites, by the... by John Macdonald | Nov 22, 2022 | The250
Today we stopped for lunch at a Chipotle in central Virginia. It was a disaster. I knew it would be as we drove in because it was a brand-new store. I envisioned long lines, underprepared staff, and sparse or wonky ingredients. The drive from eastern Pennsylvania to... by John Macdonald | Nov 21, 2022 | The250
You can eat nothing but Twinkies, but should you?You can smoke two packs a day, but should you?You can run ten miles a day, but should you? It’s also… You can vote for what benefits you most, but should you?You can speak your mind, but should you?You can...