My 2014 vintage Amazon Kindle is well used, and due for a replacement. Amazon is making that really easy
Upgrading my Kindle
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The Trump Grift never ends – Guitars
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Whenever you hear or see the word “Trump”, you can instantly conjure in your mind gaudy, cheesy, trite shit. Trump steaks, Trump vodka, Trump Sneakers, Trump “tourbillon” watches, and Trump Tokens as part of World Liberty Financial. That doesn’t even cover the main branding deals that make up the bulk of the Trump family corporation’s recent past business activities. Alas, there are many that I...
New Guitar Day – The Harley-Benton Modern ST Plus
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A new addition to my stable of guitars, the Harley-Benton provides unparalleled bang for the buck, punching well above its weight, delivering a great value, and playability for a modest cost
Musk Sucks
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Elon Musk continues to prove that wealth doesn't equal empathy, intelligence, or even common sense. He is truly Human Garbage
I give up
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As a test to decide if I could move from Substack back to Ghost for my professional site, I tried to do a prototype. It didn't go well.
The problem with a long running blog
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I 2023, I added The Sopranos to my media collection. It remains one of the best series ever created for television, it doesn't romanticize the mob, and if you are a people manager, you will resonate with his struggles. Great stuff all around.
An Ominous Anniversary
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A shocking start to a day, leads to some life changes, and a reflection on mortality, and how to best live life.
Linus & lucy on banjo
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The thing you didn’t know you need to watch. The Foggy Mountain Spaceship has this epic rendition of the childhood favorite, Linus and Lucy.
Just awesome-sauce
Entering 2024
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T'was a challenging New Year's Eve, had my first ban on substack, , and reading recommendations. The author also expresses interest in writing about several topics, including AI, music, aging, gaming, and the impact of Zero Interest Rate Policies on major industries. The reader is invited to subscribe for updates.
Thoughts about wordpress
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Since my first contact in 2009, WordPress has evolved significantly. Despite security concerns and a transition to block-based editors, it remains a strong CMS with a thriving creator ecosystem. The introduction of paid add-ons and the Jetpack suite has enhanced functionality, but may be costly for hobbyists. Nonetheless, WordPress offers scalable, secure solutions for varied needs.