Speaking Time to Power

May 4, 2024 Johnson City, TN East Tennessee State University has not seen the violent protests and encampments that have embroiled other American college campuses. There have been small demonstrations involving students who are protesting conditions in Gaza, but these have mostly diminished as the time for final exams has come to this small Appalachian… Continue reading Speaking Time to Power

The watch I wore when I lost my virginity

I remember the day, the 20th of March, when I lost my virginity. I remember it mostly because of the insane copulation, but also because it was something like three weeks ago. I needed to check all the boxes. Mommy didn't want to be disappointed. I was dressed well, my teeth glistened in the light… Continue reading The watch I wore when I lost my virginity

Missing the show

To:      janjenson69@hotmail.com From:  Ian.Farnworth@bwcm.uk Subject:  British Watchmakers’ Day     Dear Mr. Jenson: Thank you for your interest in participating in the scheduled British Watchmakers’ Day. I am sorry to inform you that your brand, TrollDeep, does not qualify as a British Watchmaker. Independent of where TrollDeep’s watches are manufactured, you have incorporated in the Faroe Islands… Continue reading Missing the show

The Escapement Room Interview: Mr. 60%

The following is another in an occasional series of The Escapement Rooms interviews. Tramelan, Switzerland. In a small, prefabricated building at 14 Rue des Sucettes is Doilea, S.A., a small but important part of the Swiss watch industry. Its founder, and today seemingly its only employee, Al Doilea sits behind a large desk in a… Continue reading The Escapement Room Interview: Mr. 60%