I enjoy good conversation and a good beer or two... "Beer is far more than a drink, it is a token that a man can move his limbs and stretch in safety."
- Erich Remarque
If you haven’t seen William Shatner perform Elton John’s ‘Rocket Man,’ you haven’t experienced true song butchery. First, listen to, and appreciate John’s version. Listen a couple times if you haven’t heard it before. Then, when you’re ready, steel yourself, then douse yourself in the lighter fluid and flames that is Shatner singing.
Yes, this is [...]
I recently stumbled across the cargo bike community and was amazed at the number of options for folks who want to dump their cars. Clearly, 10-speed commuter bikes have been around for years, but people who want to get groceries or take their kids to daycare have an increasing number of options.
I was really [...]
I’ve long considered the 70’s to be a time of stunted musical growth. To my mind, a lot of poor quality music was produced, especially the type of mellow, string-backed soul such as “The Games People Play” and tunes like “Color My World” from Chicago. Ack.
However, after surveying the music, I was reminded [...]
Greg Craven, from Corvallis, Oregon, has created a wonderfully well-done video on global climate destabilization. The neat thing is, he doesn’t try to convince; he tries to get you to think. It’s a risk management issue, he says.
This is a must-watch for everyone, especially for those who remain on the fence. Inform [...]
I just stumbled across a great music blog. Music for Maniacs reviews all sorts of off-the-wall stuff and usually includes links to mp3s, so you actually get to listen as well.
There is a fascinating entry on LemurBots, which actually create and play music.