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Category Archives: Eban’s Blog
Episode 411! RfL Indie Music Blast, Rock With a Snarl
[display_podcast] Royal Court Members The Erotics A new name, a bit of an attitude change, but still RfL! We are back with some of the best music from the indie world. And it feels great to be back! It is the RfL Indie Music Blast! It is episode #411, Rock with a Snarl! We have some great rock tunes from bands that call themselves pop-punk, rock, and hard rock, but all perform with ...
Command Center Update
What a difference a week makes. I was laid off from my main gig at Certified Golf the day before Thanksgiving. The company made it one year and then had to shut down. On Thanksgiving I wrote that if you think about it, the blessings outweigh the challenges. Even though I believe that, I was having a bit of trouble dealing with the thought. Now, the next week, things are one hundred percent different. My Godchild Mariella ...
Ari Shine, Rotoscope, The Distillers, and More! Rock Mix RfL 2.0 Episode 410
[display_podcast] RfL 2.0 is back in your ears. It just felt like time to drop another episode. We have a great rock mix today along with a bit of freeform jabber. We are going to hear from Ari Shine, Rotoscope, The Substitutes, The Genders, and The Distillers. That is some great music. Music on the Show Ari Shine-Try A Little Harder Rotoscope-All That's Left and Drive The Substitutes-Taken a Lifetime The Genders-When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Stoner The Distillers-LA ...
A Wee Baby Has Given Me My Mojo Back
I know that is a weird title for a post, but it is true. As you may have noticed in a previous post, I am about to be a godparent as Angel and Pat are bringing a Wee Baby Girl into the world. Not only are me and Effie going to be godparents, but Effie actually helped name the wee baby. The spelling is still up in the air, but me and Effie's favorite is ...
The ‘TRAP’ of Trying To Be Indie
Photo by Merfam I have found myself in the same argument over and over again through the years. The argument is that there is no indie movement, or alternative, or anything of the type. The second something becomes a movement, it no longer really exists, at least not as it started. I was reminded of this argument again yesterday when I was followed by two guys that were the white boy hip-hop version of the 'Night ...
The New Opening Sequence for the Reboot of Animated Series
Here is the new opening for the series reboot, coming soon.
The Latest RfL Animated Adventures is Here! Ep #4, Crazy Daydreams
Here is episode #4, Crazy Daydreams. The guys decide to attempt a deep conversation after a recording session. Does it go well? What do you think? And just what the hell is Tom Cruise and John Travolta doing here? Full show notes at Animated.reachingforlucidity.net
For the Love of Sarah McLachlan and Magical Moments in Time
With the June 15th release of Sara McLachlan’s new album and the renewal of the Lilith Fair, I am reminded of a special summer and the role Sarah McLachlan played during that time. The early 90′s was a great time … Continue reading
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This is What a Lazy Sunday Morning Looks Like
What a weekend so far. We are being visited by Angel, Pat, and Mariella and we are having a blast. Yesterday we went out and got all the fixings for two BBQ’s. We played with Mariella all day. Had steaks … Continue reading
OK, Things Get Complicated. I Got a Promotion
Well, I have been talking about my new job lately and how it is taking off a bit slow. Since that is the case, I have kept my old position as I transition over. Well, my old job has thrown … Continue reading
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Jack of Every Trade Imaginable, or, What a Job Ad!
Is the “Jack of all Trades” thing getting out of hand? It would seem so. At one time, it was alright, encouraged even, to become an expert at one thing. To focus on something and strive to be the best … Continue reading
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Computers Confuse the Hell Out of Me at Times
I love Google Chrome. Since the roll out of extensions, I have used it almost exclusively as my main browser. Before Chrome, my choice was Firefox. I still really like the Mozilla browser, I just find Chrome geared more to … Continue reading
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Time of Flux
The title says it all. This is a time of flux, of change, of uncertainty. And you know what? It feels pretty liberating. Check out the video for details, no matter how cryptic.
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Me, Effie, Pepper (and out of the pic, Elway) Having a Saturday Night in Bed
Saturday nights are fun. Tonight Effie, Pepper, and I, Along with Elway on her bed next to ours, are enjoying surfing the web, chilling out, and watching Eastenders Omnibus in bed. Tonight is all about relaxing and hanging out as … Continue reading
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My Desktop for the New Lappy
I think I finally got my desktop where I like it on the new laptop. I did not go for the dragons and bold colors this time. I went for subdued tones and usability. I like it, and since it … Continue reading
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Checking in Again, New computer almost up to speed
It takes a while to set up a computer after the main system starts to go belly up. I have to jump into projects so I need to get all my programs and files on the new lappy. Fun stuff. … Continue reading
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