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My Anti-Skate: That time when I wiped out all the Finance data
A minuscule typo, poor controls, and a big fat oops.
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I *think* they are beginning to get it.
No, not MAGA, but the never Trump folks who have been quick to point to guardrails and impairments to Trump's blitzkrieg thru the government. That was always a stretch.
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Guitar Porn: Tanya Shpachuk
Or: A relaxing indulgence on Youtube.
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AI Generated Music
This shit is getting out there, and it is so good you can easily be fooled. I was, and that sparked this short journey.
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Music: Wes Montgomery
A life cut off too soon, but a wealth of amazing music to bask in, Wes Montgomery was a trailbreaker, forging the rise of Jazz and staking out his own unique style.
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Music: The Cave Dwellers
A Chicago band captures the 1960's SF scene in this outstanding rendition of Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit." Won't you follow me down the hole?
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Cracks in Fortress Tech - AI is getting interesting
A long post, but it explains how the major tech firms huffed the paint and believed their own bullshit to block competition but were blindsided by the Chinese. Oops.
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Music: Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush
A stellar interpretation of a Jimi Hendrix staple, Frank does it justice, and delivers a sultry performance with elan.
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Movies that didn't age well
Some movies that I remember loving as a strapping young lad that today have me wondering what the fuck was I thinking. I am sure I will have a few more to write about later
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What it takes to make a guitar
When people think of building something like a musical instrument, they often think it is a sole craftsman in a cozy workshop. The reality is that to produce consistent hi-quality takes an army
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I hope the progressives are happy with themselves
Trump is planning on pressuring the resettlement of the Palestinians to neighboring Arab states. I presume this is to clear the strip for developers like Kushner to sweep in and build luxe condos.
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A confession ... I am a guitar-a-holic
How many guitars do I need? Just one more...