Archive for August, 2008

FriendFeed vs Flock

Friday, August 29th, 2008
I must be behind the times, because even though I had heard of FriendFeed, I only just checked it out. Now, I know a lot of people have suggested using this, but doesn't Flock respond to this need in a much simpler fashion? Read More

70,000 to see 1 Man. . . Amazing

Friday, August 29th, 2008
How amazing is it that 70-some-odd-thousand people went to see one man tonight? They traveled thousands of miles, paid untold amounts of money to get there, and then waited for hours – potentially days – on end. . . all to see one man. When Chris Matthews says, "To hell with my critics, he inspires me," I'm right there with him. When else has something like this happened? And, when will be the next… Read More

Poor Fit

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
I just left an audition for a band and came away thinking again about the importance of fit.  I'd have to go back to play with the whole band (this time was just with the band leader), but I'm doubting that I could continue.  The guy has some guitar skills, but is kind of bossy and made a couple major mistakes that made me worry I would be lead by someone, who knows less than me about music and is too proud to admit that if we… Read More