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Influences: Joe Satriani
Satch drove mainstream acceptance of guitar musical pieces achieving a mythical status in the players community. I reminisce fondly of my introduction, and appreciation of Joe S.
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That was easy - Harley Benton Fusion III T series Guitar
On a lark, I bought a Harley Benton guitar. The shipping wasn't cheap, but it came fast, and first impressions are impressive
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A splurge
Do I need another guitar? Of course not, but I ordered one anyway.
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The Tesla Scam
No, the cars aren't fraudulent, but the market allowed savvy operators to game the system
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Space: 1999 - Some Thoughts
In the 1970's a series dropped, Space: 1999, that wasn't great. But besides the mediocrity of the acting and the cast, the whole premise is just plain ridiculous
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On Affirmative Action
There is reason to be hopeful, not because the Right is right, but because many constituencies see the value of diversity, and will work to achieve it, regardless of the hyperventilating.
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How we used to learn to play music
Pre-internet was very different than today, it took a lot more work to get good information.
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I got nothing...
Do people not watch the classics anymore?
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Not so Classic TV: The New Avengers
It is really hard to reprise a classic. The New Avengers made an honorable stab, falls short, but is still worthy of being in the collection.
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My brush with Insider Trading
No, I didn't go to prison, but I did get burned
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On Introverts
Extroverts, we are not broken, and we do not need your pity or help. We like who we are. Deal with it!
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Why I hate the 4th of July
No, I do not hate America. But I do hate far too many of my neighbors who are really testing my patience