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Will the Climate Change debate never end?

No reasonable person can deny that the climate changes over time, that’s a given. Prolonged periods of cooling and warming were happening long before the Industrial Age. Given enough years,... The post...

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My elder guitar: 1973 Alvarez-Yairi Classic

In 1974, I bought a 1973 Alvarez/Yairi classic (with the carved face headstock) from my friend and mentor Stanley Garrison. For the better part of my 20s, it was my... The post My elder guitar: 1973...

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Robert de Visée Prélude et Allemande, Jonas Nordberg, theorbo – YouTube

The tonal power of the theorbo comes from its dramatically long scale length. As detailed in my article here, the length of strings greatly influences their tonal power, which explains why... The post...

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Politics and a farmer’s market make strange bedfellows

The Liberty Sanctum is a private, members-only archive of libertarian viewpoints. Join here. The post Politics and a farmer’s market make strange bedfellows appeared first on StringDancer | Jeff Foster.

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‘What They Haven’t Told You About Climate Change’ – According to the...

The greatest reason (among several) to question the veracity of doomsday climactic prognostications being dished up daily by hand-wringing, obsessive/compulsive environmentalists, is that governments...

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You Never Find Time To Practice… You Make It

There’s a noticeable trend I find not only in the lives of my students, but in my own, as well — practicing music isn’t as easy as it used to... The post You Never Find Time To Practice… You Make It...

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Celebrating the 100-Year Anniversary of the Caterpillar Sixty Tractor

A little reminiscing inspired by the 100th anniversary of an iconic tractor. Some folks may think that because I play classical guitar and write a blog and all, that I’m... The post Celebrating the...

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Be a Santa

I like to share truth whenever I find it. Found this little gem one day surfing about, and it struck me as truthful in the very best sense. Hope it... The post Be a Santa appeared first on StringDancer...

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“Oh Holy Night”– New Life Mens Trio – YouTube

The classic Christmas hymn, Oh Holy Night, performed by Mike Nichols, Curtis Moore and Jeff Foster, December 7, 2019, at the Annual Women’s Dinner @ New Life Community Church, Nashville... The post “Oh...

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WTH, BW3!

I don’t think I’ve ever written a blog post simply to bitch about a dining experience. Everyone has had less than stellar service and/or food from time to time, and... The post WTH, BW3! appeared first...

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The Complication 1 – The most complex electric guitar ever?

We do love our luthier vids, don’t we? Here’s two condensed videos showing Ben Crowe, Master Luthier and Founder of Crimson Guitars in the UK, creating probably the most complex... The post The...

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What is a Collective?

DEFINITION: “Collective”: A system of rule by a central authority. Most forms of government such as Democracy (majority rule), Communism, Fascism, Dictatorship, Monarchy, etc. are collectives. (adapted...

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The Armor of God

In times of great tribulation many grow faint of heart and succumb to fear, declaring that God doesn’t care about us. They defiantly declare, “How else could He allow such... The post The Armor of God...

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I need to vent!

I need to VENT!!!!!!! Because I’M PISSED!! 😡 I went to Walmart earlier to pick up a few things. I’m waiting in the checkout line and I dropped a $20... The post I need to vent! appeared first on...

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The Garrison String Bass Banjo – YouTube

My old friend Stanley Garrison, besides being a hella guitar player, is also an innovative luthier. Check out his unique String Bass Banjo: Banjo Man Stan”s STRING BASS BANJO. This... The post The...

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Chinese Woman Angry At Government’s Failure To Protect People – YouTube

This woman’s courageous outpouring of angst, putting herself at great risk for simply speaking her mind, is just one reason why I prefer to call this damn bug the CCP... The post Chinese Woman Angry At...

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It’s Time to Rethink the Banjo (feat. Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn) – YouTube

The banjo was, at one time, the most popular instrument in America, with tens of thousands manufactured and sold between 1910 and 1930. Nahre talks to Béla Fleck and Abigail... The post It’s Time to...

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‘Ki Tine Am’ by Electricity 2.0

For a short spell back in the mid-to-late 80s, I had the unenviable task of replacing the great Bob Lucas in the immensely popular folk trio, Eclectricity. My task was... The post ‘Ki Tine Am’ by...

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Face your fear, dammit!

We have a panicking world cocooning themselves to avoid catching the China bug. Makes sense, I suppose. If nothing else, social distancing is a worthwhile experiment in damage control… as... The post...

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‘OUT OF SHADOWS’ Documentary – YouTube

The Out Of The Shadows documentary lifts the mask on how the mainstream media & Hollywood manipulate & control the masses by spreading propaganda throughout their content. Our goal is... The...

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