It is distressing to realise that you are getting old.
Mega super bummer
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Kids these days
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Kids today have so much better access to learning to play guitar. The cornucopia of instruments, gear, and access to free resources is unparalleled. Now get off my lawn!
Fake promoted Amazon Products shit has gotta stop
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A trusty kitchen appliance bites the dust, and the search for a replacement highlights the enshittification of Amazon
The Day my Guitar Teacher Burst my Bubble
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So much of my favorite music has a very simple foundation, and once you understand that, the world is your oyster
Music Appreciation: Michael Schenker
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Junior year of high school, a friend dropped the definitive UFO live album on his turntable, and dropped the needle. I was blown away, and that's how my long fandom of Michael Schenker began.
Giving in to the Inevitable – Apple Watch
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I have long avoided joining the wearables of tech, worried about the loss of privacy and control of so much of my data. I knew it would be convenient, but I have been wowed by what it can do for me
The First Prog Rock Album I Bought
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Growing up in the 70's was a fun time. Most of my music I heard on local radio giants, and often it was difficult to divine who the artist was. I dip my toe in.
Born Too Early
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You can't pick the time or era to be born, and alas, sometimes fate intervenes and it can be a detriment. C'est la Vie
New Gear Friday – It’s here
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(Repost from earlier in 2022) New gear is here, a kick-ass guitar, and bhoo-boy, is she sweet!
It is a lie…
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A gift with the promise of being the best chocolate in the world sounds wonderful. Alas, it is too good to be true.