Clive Coffee & The Craft Of Espresso – If you have an espresso machine, then this little book is for you. With a letter pressed cover and hand-stitched binding, this booklet has that tactile quality you just don’t get from a blog post and it’s perfect for reading while sitting in your kitchen. This book covers a brief history of the drink and explains the core principles of grinding, pulling shots, steaming milk and clean-up. Not bad for $12.

11 Weirdly Spelled Words And How They Got That Way – Ever questions the sanity of the founding fathers of today’s American English? I know I have. I’ve often wondered why we spell things the way that we do. This post takes a quick look at eleven of those words and explains why they are the way they are. My favorites are Wednesday and February.

The Stunning Beauty Of The Perfect Spiral Galaxy M74 – Astronomy fascinates me. This shot of a galaxy named M74 is a direct view of its spiral features. The title says it all: stunning!

For 40 Years, This Russian Family Was Cut Off From All Human Contact, Unaware of WWII – The Smithsonian tells an incredible story of a family that was cut off entirely from all civilization for decades. How they survived, and how they reacted when exposed to others for the first time in years are very interesting.

Viral Image Of Superhero Dad And Son – This image has been circulating for a few weeks now. But every time I see it, I’m reminded that my time with my kids is limited, and that I need to do what it takes to be a great dad. This guy gets that.

How’s Your Bible Reading Going? – Now that we are well into February, it’s time to take stock. How is your Bible reading going? Too many people start strong at the first of the year and then fizzle out. This article gives some great input and encouragement to stay strong.

A man’s treatment of money is the most decisive test of his character – how he makes it and how he spends it. – James Moffat