yo-yo

yoyo
Originally uploaded by Matt Callahan.

Technology is good. I like downloading music, shopping online, digital photography, mp3 players. All these things make life a little easier and maybe a bit more fun. But sometimes, technology gets the best of us.

Things have been moving pretty fast lately. There hasn’t been much time to write, take pictures, or do most other things I enjoy. I decided it was time to slow things down a bit. I needed a stress reliever. Jut a little something simple to take a break with. Then it hit me. I needed a yo-yo.

A few minutes of up and down is strangely relaxing. I haven’t had a yo-yo for quite a long time so I’m relearning some tricks. Nothing too fancy, I’m keeping it simple. Take my advice. Get a yo-yo.

Bodum tea pot

Bodum tea pot
Originally uploaded by Matt Callahan.

Sorry for being so out of the loop lately. I’ve had trouble with my internet service so I never know when I’ll be able to connect.

After waiting far too long, I picked up a Bodum Assam teapot. Yet another great recommendation from Ottmar. I chose the 1-liter version, as I’m the only tea drinker in the house. What a great item! The concept is so simple it makes you wonder why you didn’t think of it yourself. Brew the tea to taste and push down the plunger to stop the process. There’s no need to remove the leaves from the pot before you drink.

Another great feature is that the tea stays at just the right temperature while it’s in the pot. I took an hour to drink one brew and the last cup was nearly as warm as the first. Of course it was 105 degrees outside so that may have helped.

I picked up two small black cups to go along with the pot. They’re nothing special but I thought they matched well. Two cups because you never know if someone may stop by and like some tea. Hey, it could happen. Just call first so I can tidy up a bit.