In 20-some years as an office worker, I've made coffee when the pot has run dry, asked clients if they'd like a cup, and picked up an extra for my boss when getting myself one.

二十多年的时间里，我一直是一名办公室人员，煮咖啡煮到过茶炉干烧，常要询问客户是否需要咖啡，在给自己咖啡续杯的时候也会帮老板的也顺带续上。

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But perhaps the easiest way to enjoy the color of nature is to simply put a pot plant in your office or bedroom - perfect for those who aren't ready to "go green" just yet.

但欣赏这种大自然色最简单的方式，或许就是在办公室或者卧室摆一盆绿植——对于那些还没准备好“穿上绿色”的人来说，这简直太完美了。

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A world map hangs in my office, poked with colorful pins marking the countries of origin of my subjects: the diversity of the Bay Area's melting pot gives my column flavor.

我的办公室里挂着一张世界地图，上面用彩色别针的标着我采访的那些人的原籍：旧金山湾这个包罗万象的大熔炉给了我这个专栏的特色。

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When I got to work it went on the desk until my mid-morning trip to the office coffee pot, where I gave it a quick rinse and refilled it.

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