I admit it. This blog is NOT consistent. What it is keeps changing.
Right now, it's pretty much a place where I keep photos, videos, and links to websites that interest me.
Before that, I wrote a few blogs myself and still do once in a blue moon. But most of the stuff before the links are just reprints of articles I found interesting.
Email me at OlderMusicGeek(at)yahoo(dot)com.
ABOUT ME
Just your typical middle-aged divorced father (of a teenage daughter)/music fanatic/local bands supporter/nerd-geek-dork/smartass/movie lover/tv watcher/book reader/former comicbook collector/science fiction fan/slob/science buff/casual philosopher/spirituality peruser/ponytail wearer/world traveler/big Lipstick Homicide fan/huge Violent Femmes fan/Sigourney Weaver crusher/rabid Journey hater/liberal/mostly straight former cross dresser from Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.A.
This be from me, 'n' not be some reprinted piece. - Dirty Sam Read of the good ship, The Hate Of The West (aka OlderMusicGeek)
My pirate name is:
Dirty Sam Read
You're the pirate everyone else wants to throw in the ocean -- not to get rid of you, you understand; just to get rid of the smell. Even through many pirates have a reputation for not being the brightest souls on earth, you defy the sterotypes. You've got taste and education. Arr!
Taliban Attacks Could Resume
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A spokesman for the Taliban has announced its forces may resume attacks in
Afghanistan. This comes after the U.S. announced a peace agreement with the
grou...
Housekeeping.
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I put my blog under review by myself. Most of the thousands of posts are in
drafts pending me going through them and making sure I didn't say ignorant
stuf...
Fuel increase triggers price hikes
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Maseru-Following the increase in petroleum products, particularly petrol
and diesel, taxi operators say they would approach ...
Relationship Funerals & The Way We Say Goodbye
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One year ago today I wrote the following in response to this piece about
Relationship Funerals I share it now with you. A breakup ritual could be
incredibl...
This Guy
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Remember how I said I was pregnant? Well, I’m not anymore. This is our
little peanut: They forced her out 4 weeks early before we were adequately
prepared ...
Episode 129--- Kickstarting another episode...
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In this latest episode, we join Socar Myles, Kieran Yanner, Patrick McEvoy, Drew
Baker, and Jeremy McHugh as they discuss their latest goings-on.
Patrick...
John June Year - Pop Sucker
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John June Year is part of the thriving music scene in Cedar Falls/Waterloo
area via Clinton, Iowa. They are a 5 piece band with 2 guitarist,
keyboards, bas...
World War Kaiju - progress report!
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Hello there faithful followers. I'll bet you're wondering how World War
Kaiju is coming along, and how your host Patrick is doing with the art.
Well, ha...
#49 Handshakes
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It has been theorized that Men are descended from apelike creatures, and
that through a process called evolution Men emerged as a distinct species.
Darwin...
#136: My So-Called Life
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Though very specific to white people who were going through an awkward
phase in 1995 (basically anyone between eleven and forty), My So-Called
Life’s reson...
Link Exchange (a win-win situation for us both!)
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If you have stumbled upon this blog, whether it be by the "Next Blog"
button, or by a link on someone else's site, I propose we do each other a
favor. If y...
Advanced Reading: I Am Me!
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*With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I want you to spend time
thinking about yourself and how important you are. You all are a very
special part ...
Avoiding an Awkward Massage
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Hello WWRD fans! I've now moved to blogging with my colleague Linda Holmes
over at Monkey See. But while you're here you might as well check out the
latest...
Scandal! Behind-the-Scenes Strife! Spinal Tap!
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» Hear the 'Weekend Edition' story Blind Items: In NPR's internal In
Character wars, who said what about whom? And which fictional figure best
embodies the...
Starting my business
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Now that I am about to face an empty nest I am thinking more and more on
the business I have wanted to start for some time now. I kept telling
myself I nee...