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Wow, Japanese music has really come of age
There are some very interesting things going on in Japanese music right now it seems. I've already been a fan of Cornelius (Keigo Oyamada) for several years. He makes some really tripped out, very ele...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:01:00 GMT
Kuduro music/dance - something new out of Africa
Just discovered something cool - kuduro. It's a sort of techno/hip hop mixed with African rhythms that started in Angola. I think it's the first true electronic music to originate from Africa - made w...
Posted by on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:12:00 GMT
Still alive, broke as ever, strangely content
Time for an update I reckon... I managed to get over my injuries without becoming a drug addict. Various other crap has happened since then, including $242 in repairs to my truck (broken power steerin...
Posted by on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 21:34:00 GMT
My aching backside!
God, the frustration! I can't wait to get back to normal. I'm either in too much pain to work (or play) effectively or I take pain pills and get too sleepy. I was doing really well with the diet and e...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:00:00 GMT
Eagles still rule
This weekend, I got a hankering to hear some of the music I listened to as a kid. I picked up Hotel California by the Eagles and have been playing the hell out of it. It was one of my favorite 8-track...
Posted by on Mon, 21 May 2007 11:15:00 GMT
A pox on both their houses!
I understand that more people vote for American Idol than voted in the last presidential election. My problem is, I couldn't give a rat's ass about American Idol or the president at this point (or any...
Posted by on Wed, 09 May 2007 07:27:00 GMT
Latest discovery: the Asian grocery store
I had a very interesting experience yesterday. Went with a friend to an Asian grocery store in Austin. It's called MT Supermarket (short for My Thanh, and contrary to the name, the shelves were full)....
Posted by on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 19:55:00 GMT
Finally got my truck back
It's dirty, it needs to be painted and I need a new door hinge, but by God it's mine. Picked up my pickup yesterday, finally. It should've been done days earlier, but oh well. It always feels good to ...
Posted by on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:25:00 GMT
Melissa McClelland
Got the Melissa McClelland CD in the mail today, "Thumbelina's One Night Stand." Enjoying it so far. That helps with my mood somewhat. ("Pensive" is about the best I can manage though.)
Posted by on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 07:48:00 GMT
Update on my truck
I didn't really explain my pickup truck situation very well. It turned out to be a radiator hose --which doesn't seem so bad, except it was part of some kind of assembly that had to be ordered from th...
Posted by on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:56:00 GMT
