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Posts from June 2025


i finally gave up the box fan for a sleep machine
2025 Jun 26

This was something I needed to do and am glad I did it.

there may be a classical guitar in my future
2025 Jun 24

I was at a guitar store recently to buy a pack of strings. While there, I did something I ordinarily never do. I headed into the acoustic room.

the modern gen x diet
2025 Jun 19

"Hey man, when you're over 50, you're gonna eat kale, spinach, and yogurt, and you're going to like it." "No way." Way.

hot topic proves the rock machine is dead
2025 Jun 17

Yesterday I went to the mall with friends, of which two of them were in their 20s. We're walking around, and one of them wants to go into a Hot Topic store. I had never been in one of these in my life. Instead of waiting outside, I said screw it, I'll go in here […]

ridiculous dean usa razorback dimebag darrel model
2025 Jun 12

This guitar is ridiculous, but I'm actually glad it exists.

having a go with platinum safety razor blades
2025 Jun 10

For my most recent shaving adventures, I decided to try a different type of safety razor blade, the platinum type. The results have actually been pretty good.

tokai springy sound - dumb name, great strat
2025 Jun 5

You see this, and the first thing that probably comes to mind is, "Why would I bother getting an early 1980s Japan made Strat when I could just get a new ?" That's a fair question. I can assure you that this Tokai is several levels better than the Squier in all the right ways.

the quest for just-right, parker 92r razor
2025 Jun 3

I bought another safety razor. This is getting ridiculous.

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