Influences: Eddie van Halen

There is no one like him, he truly spawned modern hard rock, launching a million new players

Three Weeks with the Harley-Benton Fusion T style

The Thomann house brand delivers the goods, punching well above its weight. What matters is quality, and what they saved costs on are reasonable tradeoffs.

Asshats - dog edition

People who are oblivious of their dogs, disregarding the rules, and then having the audacity to blame others for their bad behavior makes me angry

On the Electoral College

Yes, it sucks. Yes it skews politics in the US. No, it isn't ever going to be removed for a straight majority vote.

Blocking Socials

Revisiting a post from 2022: adding Twitter to the block for socials that I maintain in my hosts file.

Weed out Classes

In many study tracks (majors), there are courses that are known to be purposely difficult to filter out the unprepared students. But does it go too far?

The Freelance Economy

The trend towards more gig work is worrying. The trend just continues the erosion of the power of labor, and lowering the value of everyone's efforts. The capital class is just fine with this.

Born too Early(?)

A bit of self-reflection today. I was born on the leading edge of Generation X, just as the conflict in Vietnam was escalating, I joined the mass of mankind in the world (or, 1965). I struggled in early education, and I was never sure why. My parents whispered behind

Doing my part to support artists in the Streaming era

The streaming model once again fucks artists. Not only are the labels squeezing them, but Spotify et. al. are raping them. I do stream, but I also buy the media and support the artists directly.

My idiot neighbor

Driving a monstrously oversized pickup truck for a daily commute is not smart, but is buying a bike to save on gasoline costs worth it?

Data Aggregators

Some serious next-level bullshit, it is scary what is out there on you, your history, and your detailed past. This made me want to huddle in a dark closet sucking my thumb while shivering.

The Origins of "SweatySpice"

Since I am growing my audience again, it might be worthy to recount how my gamertag became "Sweaty Spice"