Not long after I got my forst computer, I ventured into the world of the electronic 'Bulletin Board' world.
The BBS Era
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Old computers – the remembrance vs. the reality (the Atari era)
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I have fond memories of my early use fo computers, and I still keep some of them around, but my fond memories are not entirely accurate
Secret Pleasures: Writing and Pens
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I used to enjoy going to stationery stores and ogling the fancy writing instruments. Always entranced by fountain pens, I have recently picked up a couple to use daily.
Movie Review: Night of the Living Dead
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A classic of the zombie genre, while it may not be the first, it was the trigger for the whole evolution of zombie movies.
The Lowly Distortion Pedal
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It has been a long time since I had a pure "Distortion" effect pedal, an impulse purchase of a Boss DS-1 pedal has been a welcome addition to the stable
Growing as a musician
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I have been playing guitar for about 40 years, and have covered a lot of ground in that time. There have been several epochs of my experiences.
In the following text, I will dive into them, and share my experiences.
Annual Shutdown
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This year's shutdown was both welcome and rejuvenating. Two weeks off without getting further behind is a blessing.
Nostalgia Strikes
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As late middle age approaches, memories of my youth seem a lot more pleasant than they were when I lived them the first time.
Appalling Racism – Breakfast at Tiffany’s
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The 50's and 60's were a weird time for many reasons, but mainly because some really bad racism was acceptable in the film arts. Cringe Warning!
New Guitars: Charvel Pro Mod SoCal
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From a peak of 7 guitars in my collection, I had pared it down to just three. One electric, one steel string acoustic, and a student grade nylon string classical in the stable. But with the pandemic shifting work habits, and the no-commute benefit translated into my picking up the guitar again. In 2021, I was playing more and more, realizing that my 60 watt Fender amp was WAY too loud for my...