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Jul 25

iDeal “Apple Store” in iLatvia.

iDeal “Apple Store” in iLatvia.

Jul 24

It’s so hot in DC today that my BusyCal calendar replaced the normal sun logo with a burning thermometer and a reminder that it’s really, really hot.  

It’s so hot in DC today that my BusyCal calendar replaced the normal sun logo with a burning thermometer and a reminder that it’s really, really hot.  

Jul 22

So, we ate at something like the Lithuanian version of Chili’s, except it pretended to be a traditional farmhouse complete with this awesome mural and these props.  Also, I ordered “cucumber water” which turned out tasting like pickle water with dill.  Also, they had a dessert called “the Mexican” which was a scoop of ice cream wearing a pineapple sombrero.  If you’re ever in the neighborhood, stop on by!

So, we ate at something like the Lithuanian version of Chili’s, except it pretended to be a traditional farmhouse complete with this awesome mural and these props. Also, I ordered “cucumber water” which turned out tasting like pickle water with dill. Also, they had a dessert called “the Mexican” which was a scoop of ice cream wearing a pineapple sombrero. If you’re ever in the neighborhood, stop on by!

Exploring old town Riga.

Exploring old town Riga.

“We’re Apple. We don’t wear suits.” — Steve Jobs, in response to an AT&T Sales Rep’s recommendation that he wear a suit to an AT&T board meeting — according to a great article in Wired on Apple-AT&T tensions.  It’s only in the print magazine for now, but you can read Business Insider’s summary here.  I love Silicon Valley.

Jul 21

Is it immature that I found the Lithuanian name for milk really funny?  

Is it immature that I found the Lithuanian name for milk really funny?  

My strange Russian protein bar that I bought in Latvia.  It actually wasn’t bad — it tasted like a granola bar covered in yogurt — but I think I’ll stick to American ones.  

My strange Russian protein bar that I bought in Latvia.  It actually wasn’t bad — it tasted like a granola bar covered in yogurt — but I think I’ll stick to American ones.