December has that strange effect on people. Suddenly we are all reflective, forgiving, and emotionally available. At least on the outside. Inside, most of us are just tired, overfed, and quietly hoping nobody brings up politics at the dinner table.…
Category: Lifestyle
Counting the Days until I can stop buying Capsules
I am counting the days until I can stop buying Nespresso capsules and finally welcome real coffee into my home. After seven months of waiting, my Zuriga espresso machine and grinder will soon be ready and I already imagine the aroma of freshly ground beans filling my kitchen. Capsule coffee was convenient, but it never touched the heart. A proper espresso has warmth, character and a small moment of magic. Soon the morning ritual will return and every cup will feel alive again. Sometimes the anticipation is almost as satisfying as the first sip.
🔴 HiFi on a Budget: The Red Pill
The Final Step of the HiFi Reality Series So… you’ve made it this far. You’ve survived How to Build the Perfect HiFi System (Without Losing Your Mind), breezed through HiFi on a Budget for Dummies, and maybe even swallowed The…
Sunday Morning at the Bakery: A Hostage Situation
Sunday mornings at the bakery are no longer about simply buying bread. They have turned into a strange social ritual where people behave as if they’ve booked a private one-on-one consultation with the baker. It feels like a cross between…
When Background Music Becomes Musical Wallpaper — and Why It’s a Crime Against Music
Music matters to me. Deeply. It is not just something pleasant in the background. It is a passion, a lifelong companion and often a source of pure joy. I love music across genres: Soul, Jazz, Experimental Fusion and yes, I…
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Swiss Premium: The Perfect Illusion of a Flight Nation
There are countries that travel efficiently. And then there’s Switzerland: A nation that supposedly invented efficiency but somehow lost it completely at Zurich Airport. Welcome to the Security Check Museum The experience begins with a trip back in time. Two…
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Google Pixel 10: The Phone that Pretends to Charge
Congratulations, Google. You’ve done it again! You’ve managed to take something as basic, as universally expected, as charging a phone, and turn it into a magic trick worthy of Vegas. The Pixel 10 Pro doesn’t just charge slowly. Oh no,…
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The Great Velocracy: Zurich’s War on Common Sense
Let’s get one thing straight: Cycling is great. Fresh air, healthy lifestyle, low emissions – who wouldn’t support that? But what’s unfolding in and around Zurich is not a clever promotion of bike culture. No, it’s a full-blown, ideology-driven crusade.…
🔵 HiFi on a Budget: The Blue Pill
So you have chosen the blue pill. 😎 You've chosen 🔵 Option A: All-in-One – The Minimalist Marvel.(If you're wondering what this is all about, check out the prequel: HiFi on a Budget for Dummies) As Morpheus so elegantly put…
🎧 HiFi on a Budget for Dummies
So, you survived my epic HiFi deep-dive—congrats! But if all that talk about DACs, diminishing returns, HDMI eARC, and room correction made your head spin? Don’t worry. This follow-up is for you. You just want great sound, a realistic budget…
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