Category Archives: music
I Did It!
I passed my amateur radio General exam today! It’s an upgrade to my current technician’s license. (internal link) That means I am licensed to carry on my ham radio hobby for communications around the world. It also means a month … Continue reading
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Tagged amateur radio, general class license, ham radio, lyrics, my fair lady, rex harrison, you did it
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Where Do You Get Your Inspiration?
Perhaps from a beating? On October 4, 1986, CBS anchorman and journalist Dan Rather was attacked on the streets of New York while walking to his apartment. According to Rather, the assailant kept saying, “Kenneth, what’s the frequency?” The attacker … Continue reading
Posted in music, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged inspiration, mental floss, Michael Stipe, Poetry, R.E.M.
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X And 1980
In 1967, the Doors debuted their first album. On that record was “Soul Kitchen.” In 1980, X took that sedate bit of poetry about Morrison’s favorite restaurant and put lighted gasoline on it. It’s too bad YouTube has wretched audio … Continue reading
Posted in music, Thoughts on writing, Uncategorized, Writing by others
Tagged 1980, Doors, Los Angeles, Morrison, Poetry, Soul Kitchen
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