I'm sure I've posted this before. But I'm old and forget shit. https://youtu.be/1YQkRFzOMEQ For the uninititated, a 12 string guitar has roughly double the string tension of a six string. An Acoustic has a higher (generally) action than an electric. When you play a 12 string, you notice straight away that you don't have the … Continue reading Friday Music
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Sunday Music
In my opinion, there are few bands better live than the old Little Feat. Waiting for Columbus is a seminal album, recorded at the Bayou in DC. K Street in georgetown to be precise. My old stomping grounds. Download the whole thing. But the two mental patient cuts - those you play over and over, … Continue reading Sunday Music
More Music
https://youtu.be/N-aK6JnyFmk If I didn't tell her, I could leave today... Think about modern music. How vapid it is. Dude here wrote a song because things were shitty and he went for a walk in the freezing cold to get his head straight. Came back and wrote a blockbuster. How many today could take an ordinary … Continue reading More Music
Learn to Shave
I remember a day when a men's shaving commercial would have some stud with a heavy beard, who just after shaving, had a hot woman all over him. Behold: https://youtu.be/L6q_2JleoqY That there is a Sideshow Bob, who looks like he needs to shave maybe once a week. After their screwup commercial, Gillette is off my … Continue reading Learn to Shave
A good one
I often listen to music as I work or type this blog. A lot of the time I'm listening to podcasts, but that's another thing. As I was typing the other day this came on my iTunes: https://youtu.be/DxOu-G7rgI4 First I saw these guys was when they were with Michael W. Smith at the Dallas Symphony … Continue reading A good one
He has Risen
https://youtu.be/G_x-HM7lroA This song means Easter. And I didn't pick it because they are Ukrainian. I picked it because it was the best.
Nexgrill 2
When we moved to the new house, I gave away my ancient Weber Genesis. It was a first generation that I used, and fixed since 1992. So I got 25 years out of it. Gave my smoker away as well. It was my second New Braunfels brand, and it sucked. Leaky as hell, it was … Continue reading Nexgrill 2
Squared Away
I got a lot to say on Ukraine. But others say it better. I've been busy as hell this week, and struggled to find something other than a lament to write about. Then I hit this on Knuckleddraggin: https://youtu.be/4LtHlYZwaiY Dude got a video of him guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Very, Very cool. … Continue reading Squared Away
Why Johnny Can’t Play
Stacy McCain had a piece up on music that really resonated with me about the Band "Chicago" music back in the day. I love music. All kinds. I play music - both guitar and bass, and have for decades. I'm good at it. Not great, but competent. By the way, a lot of friends that … Continue reading Why Johnny Can’t Play
Finding a Carving Knife
The Feral Irishman had a most up the other day asking for comments on decent cooking knives. The results are here. The series got me thinking that I plan on roasting some beasts for Christmas dinner, and I may need a new carving knife. Hell, I'm a guy. Any excuse, right? I have a cheapie … Continue reading Finding a Carving Knife
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