Posts By: Jessi

Old instruments, modern technology

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I would never have dreamed just a few years ago that I could get great world/roots music from the Internet. iTunes is great if you want American pop, but Calabash is the place to go for more variety. Like Magnatune, they give a big chunk of their profit to the artists themselves. They don’t use… Read more »

It’s a good day when

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Like some people have an insatiable hunger for thrills, I crave peace and quiet and lack of stimulation. It’s a good day when I wake up later than 4:30 am, and I have the energy to answer nature when it calls, not a couple of hours later. I’m having a good day so far. I’m… Read more »

My nephew the sax player

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I just found out that my nephew is learning to play the saxophone. His mom says that after some practice he’s been learning to play at a lower-than-full-blast volume, which she must appreciate. I want to hear him play. I gotta visit or at least hear him play over the phone soon.

Tarot widget

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I downloaded something new for my Mac the other day, and I love it. It’s a widget that will do classic Tarot readings. I did a reading, asking what I should do about my health. The answers actually inspired me, as corny as that sounds. I like the way it helps you think about obstacles… Read more »