2 chapters across the catalog
Java Ranch Meetup, Emergency Light Bulbs, Tip of the Day
A meetup is announced for Saturday at Java Ranch in Kerrville to support flood relief efforts. John's "Tip of the Day" features emergency LED light bulbs with built-in batteries that stay lit during power outages. He jokes about using the bulbs to perform an "Uncle Fester" trick on television.
Fredericksburg Coffee Shop Controversy and Java Ranch Chess
A local controversy in Fredericksburg, Texas, involves a new coffee shop called "Kaffee Haus" where employees reportedly placed a pride flag on a figurine of Jesus. This has caused a rift among local patrons, including members of a local church. One host discusses his loyalty to "Java Ranch," where he plays chess with a regular named Willie, and criticizes the "bougie" nature of the new establishment.
