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Proof That Guitar Hero and Playing The Guitar Do Not Require The Same Skill Set 3

Apr

16

2008

I have been playing the guitar for almost 17 years. I’m not a shredder, but I’m a pretty decent player. I just got booed offstage on the easy level of Guitar Hero. This is going to be the biggest time sink I have ever invested in.

Fun With Playlists 2

Dec

16

2007

So I’m putting together a playlist I’ve dubbed “Laid Off Blues”, and I wanted to solicit some suggestions. Here’s what I’ve culled so far from my own personal library, in no particular order: School’s Out – Alice Cooper Fired – Ben Folds It’s The End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel ...

Not Dead 2

Oct

4

2007

Just damn busy. Work’s been a bit nuts, and working out 5 days a week is just about killing me. On the upside, I did get a free ticket to the Dave Matthews Band concert on Tuesday at the Hollywood Bowl through work. The show was awesome (guest apperances by some spectacular banjo player whose ...

Errata

May

29

2007

A few small pieces of flotsam and jetsam, Krazy-glued together into one for your convenience. 1. Doc’s taking off the cast tomorrow, so I find out if (*cough cough* when *cough cough cough*) I need surgery. At least I’ll finally be able to scratch this itch on the outside of my leg that’s been driving ...

Not Dead Yet

Dec

3

2006

Yes, I am still alive. Down the rabbit hole a bit, but still alive. Here’s a brief recap of a few things going on: – Thanksgiving with mom went well, then Cleo stopped by for a few days. I need a neon “vacancy” sign. – I joined 24 Hour Fitness. I’m trying to work out ...

I Am Turning Into My Mother

Oct

16

2006

I love my mom, but one of her odder habits is that she hums Christmas carols. Like, 365 days a year. And not even the whole tune, but one phrase, over and over and over again (specifically the title phrase of “Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland”). I’m not even sure she’s aware she’s doing it, ...

How Tired Am I? 1

Sep

28

2006

So tired that when I was at the hardware store tonight waiting for the credit card swiper to bring up the signature page, I started randomly singing the “doo doo doo dee doo dee doo doo do” part of The Hustle…out loud. The clerk noticed, and called me on it. I told him it was ...

I Need To Learn To Play This

Aug

30

2006

And now, your moment Simpsons-related zen. via Dave Barry’s blog