It’s that time to not really have a specific time to roll out with this monthly playlist. The downside of user videos is the sound isn’t so crisp. This My Morning Jacket song tingles down to the center of my body. So much energy. This song echoes my recent blog post about language: all that… Continue reading Mixtape: A Tune in June
Metaepistemology and Undomesticated Humans
Does knowledge derive from reality or its disparity between conflict? Or even as a denial that they are polar opposites? Does knowledge come from perceptions? “To be is to be perceived or to perceive” George Berkeley came up with this, meaning that something only exists, in the particular way that it is seen to exist,… Continue reading Metaepistemology and Undomesticated Humans
Meaning Language: Is it Meaningful?
Language is meaningful. So what? Meaning is to have purpose, intention, or significance. To signify is to be a sign to express or represent ideas or knowledge. Language can have meaning. But is there actually meaning in the previous sentence? What is Language? Language is transmission of thoughts and ideas through arbitrary symbols of speech,… Continue reading Meaning Language: Is it Meaningful?
Mixtape: Come What May
Round two of the monthly mixtape. I’m still behind and that is alright because I am spreading these out. “Break My Body/Hold My Bones.” Those few words get trapped into my earbanks. This song is about as gritty as it gets this month. Here’s a live version. I have SXSW to thank for this song… Continue reading Mixtape: Come What May
In 1 Nostril, Out the Other
I have become a convert of nasal irrigation. Pour isotonic solution into one side of your nose and it flows out of the other nostril. It sounds weird, it looks weird, and it is weird. But it does wonders at clearing out your sinuses and feels more effective than simply blowing your nose. Apparently it’s… Continue reading In 1 Nostril, Out the Other
Mixtape: Predicting April
It’s about time I made and shared a monthly mix of songs that call out to me in some way. Instead of going the illegal route and handing out a downloadable mp3 playlist, I figured I’d capture the collection on video where possible. I know… I’m 2 months behind. But this is truly my April… Continue reading Mixtape: Predicting April
Choose a High-Yield Online Savings Account
Personal finance is important, especially in economic slumps. Whether you are an in-debt college student considering student loans or a successful business owner with a sum of unspent funds, you need to keep watch over your money. Making money is something altogether a different subject, but once you have it you should let it work… Continue reading Choose a High-Yield Online Savings Account
Westerberg’s Stereo goes on Stereo
Stereo is one of my favorite dual albums, with its counterpart Mono, all of which comes from mastermind Paul Westerberg. I’ve come to realize that I get attached to music that has sentimental appeal, and even more so when it can hit the gut on a personal level as though the lyrics are being drawn… Continue reading Westerberg’s Stereo goes on Stereo
Update on WordPress Updates
WordPress updates are often needed for security fixes and the most recent additions (v2.5) to usability are pretty nice. The negative end of things is correcting plugin bugs, confirming database integrity, and revising my custom-developed theme. Luckily I don’t have a heavy load of intricate sites that all need updating, but even the few that… Continue reading Update on WordPress Updates
Get a Year’s Dosage of Music [SXSW]
The yearly festival known as SXSW offers the universe at large the ability to download a slew of free mp3s in the form of a torrent. This year as well as most are full of indie noises and some of the more popular acts like Bloc Party and other recognizables. Some random stranger decided to… Continue reading Get a Year’s Dosage of Music [SXSW]
Schooling your Folk Music
Any of the new musicians with a guitar that consider themselves folk artists might not have ever listened to music from real old folks. I have nothing against the newer, acoustically pretty sound that is called folk today, but I figured I’d bring things into better view to see where folk music comes from- everywhere… Continue reading Schooling your Folk Music
Tucson’s Calexico has Crystal Clear Bootleg
Archivist Jim Blackwood has done an excellent job pulling off a quality matrix recording of Calexico, the indie/mariachi/alt. country rock band straight outta Tucson. The results can be downloaded for free at the always legal archive.org. The band has a few unique qualities, and their output is probably a preferred taste. I enjoy a handful… Continue reading Tucson’s Calexico has Crystal Clear Bootleg