Foster & Chance @ the Hobnob
My old friend, woodwind player Mel Chance, came to one of my Wine-down Wednesday gigs at the Hobnob Corner Restaurant in downtown Nashville, Indiana, and just happened to have a... The post Foster...
View ArticleGuitar Quilt
Yeah, I pulled the trigger on one of these cool guitar-themed quilts. Took a couple weeks to get it, each one is made to order. Not terribly thick, I’d call... The post Guitar Quilt appeared first on...
View ArticleDid Zuckerberg Really Create Facebook?
An explosive letter alleged to be written by a Facebook insider who was Mark Zuckerberg’s lover from their freshman year at Harvard was hand-delivered to a member of the Anonymous Patriot’s Conclave a...
View ArticleThe Fender Stratocaster: A Short History – YouTube
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View ArticleWhy universal health coverage is a *bad* idea
If only they taught real-world economics in school, I wouldn’t have had to figure this out for myself. Hmmm… maybe this is *why* economics isn’t taught. The problem with universal,... The post Why...
View ArticleRIP: Michael “the Colonel” Kelsey
I’m deeply and genuinely saddened to learn of the passing of Michael Kelsey, the beloved Colonel of WFHB-Bloomington fame. Besides Michael’s gift for language and love for community broadcasting,...
View ArticleCruz’s term limit bill doesn’t go far enough
I'm all for instituting [term limits] as quickly as possible. I would only suggest that the idea be carried forward to its logical conclusion: If limiting how long politicians can remain in office is a...
View ArticleThe Origins of ‘Wine-down Wednesday’
It’s a little-known historical factoid that the very first “Wine-down Wednesday” occurred in the famous Tuscany region of Italy, beloved by many wine aficionados as the home of the world’s... The post...
View ArticleBut muh resources!
"The classic Socialist wants to ensure that everyone has the absolutely necessary access to resources - regardless of what they do in terms of employment or livelihood." The post But muh resources!...
View ArticleCIVIL WAR 2 in America – WHO WOULD WIN? In-Depth Analysis – YouTube
The Liberty Sanctum is a private, members-only archive of libertarian viewpoints. Join here. The post CIVIL WAR 2 in America – WHO WOULD WIN? In-Depth Analysis – YouTube appeared first on StringDancer...
View ArticleThe Tragic Decline of Music Literacy (and Quality) | Intellectual Takeout
Source: The Tragic Decline of Music Literacy (and Quality) | Intellectual Takeout Speaking in terms of music instruction and literacy (the thrust of the story I posted), certainly the axing... The post...
View ArticleSo proud: was just shadow-banned on FB
Just had an interesting experience: for the first time ever, I was prevented from responding to a post on FB. My response had been prompted by a good friend’s post... The post So proud: was just...
View ArticleThe Amazon is burning down… or is it?
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View ArticleYou Beto Think Again
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View ArticleStudent cancels lesson because she didn’t practice
My Student: Hey! Sorry for the short notice, I’d like to cancel my guitar lesson today, if that’s okay. I just don’t think I’ve gotten enough practice to be able... The post Student cancels lesson...
View ArticleUniversal Basic Income & the power of AI – YouTube
I admit I’m pretty old-school in my outlook, and have instinctively viewed the notion of a Universal Basic Income as just another liberal bribe for votes (which in many ways,... The post Universal...
View ArticleCaptain Beefheart’s 10 Commandments of Guitar Playing
1. Listen to the birds. That’s where all the music comes from. Birds know everything about how it should sound and where that sound should come from. And watch hummingbirds.... The post Captain...
View ArticleThe Tragic Decline of Music Literacy (and Quality) | My Take
“What can be done? First, musical literacy should be taught in our nation’s school systems. In addition, parents should encourage their children to play an instrument because it has been... The post...
View ArticleThe anti-vaping narrative is dead wrong
File under: Don’t believe everything you hear in the media. There’s been a great deal of misinformation about vaping of late. Some recent illnesses and deaths attributed to vaping have... The post The...
View ArticleMy one of a kind “Pedalrack”
When it comes to my stage gear (and not having the luxury of a roadie), I’m a big fan of ergonomics. I strive to make my rig as efficient and... The post My one of a kind “Pedalrack” appeared first on...
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