Chaos Tamer
I’ve been a fan of Wil Wheaton’s Radio Free Burrito for years. It’s hard to conceive he’s been putting those things out for a decade. Anyway, today’s episode: Radio Free Burrito 43: my next mistake, hits on a few things that I’ve been thinking about lately. He talks a bit about Taylor Swift and how… Continue reading Some thoughts on Wil Wheaton, The Internet, Radio Free Burrito and Taylor Swift
I discovered Ms. King several years ago. Today, for no obvious reason, I was in the mood for her percussive style. While listening on Reverbnation (her account’s pretty neglected there, fyi) I found this embed code. So I, being me, needed to plug that in and see how it looks. Learn how to get your… Continue reading Kaki King: Some Social Media Thoughts From A Fan
I’ve been streaming via Spotify pretty exclusively for some time. Haven’t ponied up for the premium plan yet, but look to do so. I really love having the whole world of recorded music at the tip of my ear. Another piece I love: the ability to share music. Here’s one of my favorite tunes, by… Continue reading The Joys Of Spotify
Watched the Amazon press conference today. Well, more apt, I watched the CNet life coverage. The CNet crew are awfully fun. Most importantly, I came away longing for a new Kindle Fire. I don’t need or really want the HD features, and $150 is a comfortable price point for me. But them I wonder: is… Continue reading The Kindle Fire, Tablets and Reading’s Future
Woke to an unfamiliar song playing in my mind. Such events make me wonder. So, was this piece created by my mind, or is this some random thing, absorbed into my memory bank? Consider all the songs I’ve been exposed: radio, movies, tv, myriad languages, styles and types. Music presented overtly & covertly, hidden in… Continue reading Dream’s Soundtrack
Years ago, I sat watching the tv, an early twenty-something sailor on leave in Oregon, sitting in the living room of a shipmate’s uncle. I’d lived some: spent some time in college before dropping out, studied music in college, managed a pizza place, went off to a vocational program in Oregon (I lived on the… Continue reading My Views: The Latest Limbaugh Faux Pas
One of my Facebook chums just got her first smartphone (an Android for those keeping score at home). Thus, she was looking for some suggestions to get the best use of the thing. Which got me thinking; and that’s a dangerous thing. I gave her some pointers, but kept it brief out of respect for… Continue reading La Vida Smartphona
As a musician, I think there’s great value with the iPad for music display. No more flipping pages due to breezes, ease in organizing (adjusting play lists), quickly shifting pages (a simple touch) and the ability to have a huge sheet music library at your fingertips. If you’ve ever lugged several Fake books to gigs,… Continue reading iPad Thoughts
Behind, somewhat, on working my way through my reading pile, I came across an iPad article from the April 5th Newsweek, “What’s So Great About The iPad?” (Anna Quindlen). I’ve been fond of her writing for awhile, so this was a must read, especially considering the synergy between writer and the subject. She isn’t as… Continue reading Reading’s Future
A writer I admire, Chuck Sigars, posted a piece about the people who passed this year that he will miss. I thought I would craft my own. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, just those that strike me. I must start with Mary Travers. As a livelong Peter, Paul and Mary fan,… Continue reading Passing in 2009