Chris Denbow
anything/nothing/something/everything
Music Monday #2
Feb 28th
According to the Last.FM Scrobbler that syncs with my iTunes playlist, these artists are the most I’ve listened to this week. New discoveries include Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page playing live with the Black Crowes (hot!) and The Heavy. I am really enjoying The 61 streaming service and am rediscovering Grooveshark this week.
Got a favorite groove, band or music service you want to share? Let me have em’ and I will share with everyone else.
Your Tweets Cannot Be Copyright Protected
Feb 25th
As messages sent via Twitter cannot be longer than 140 characters, they cannot be copyrighted. However original, witty, or profound they may be, nothing more than good manners protects your original expression of authorship. If you wish to let other people quote or use your Tweets, you need not “license” them; indeed, technically, you cannot license them, since they are in the public domain the instant you publish them.
Jeffrey Zelman, You Cannot Copyright a Tweet
In case you were wondering, yes, this is an issue.
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Embrace The Mundane
Feb 25th
When asked by Scott Hansen of Iso 50 how he overcomes creative blocks, this is how Michael C. Place responded:
Now the important problem solving part: Take the plates & pans to the sink. Run a mixture of hot and cold (not too hot) water. Add a smidgeon of washing up liquid (preferably for sensitive skin). Start washing up, the mundane kicks in. The mind clears and new thoughts and ideas appear. Enjoy a second glass of wine to savour the moment.
Besides the fact that WonderWife would really appreciate some help in the kitchen, doing this and other tasks to relax More >
Illustration Appreciation
Feb 23rd
I can draw a great stick figure (okay, I suck at that too), and appreciate those who go above and beyond. I don’t know why but I am going retro in my appreciation too.
Recent discoveries include Kyle Jones
Matthew Lyons (I have used some of his work as my desktop wallpaper)
I wish I could be an illustrator sometimes. I have to make do with my cameras! Check out these and more on my Visual Mixtape.
Music Monday #1
Feb 23rd
I am a child of the seventies and grew up in the 80’s era when MTV meant “music television”. My parents were young enough in the seventies to listen to rock and roll, a.k.a. classic rock. So now you now my music influences: classic rock and the 80’s. Throw in a healthy dose of blues and jazz and I am groovin. Do people still use this word? Anyway, rather than becoming a grumpy old guy who can’t stand these kid’s music today I thought it wise to at least listen to what is out there. In a word, it is More >
Once Bitten…
Feb 22nd
I’ve been bitten by the travel bug which is quickly becoming an infection. I need a day trip STAT.
How A New Jobless Era Will Transform America
Feb 21st
The Great Recession may be over, but this era of high joblessness is probably just beginning. Before it ends, it will likely change the life course and character of a generation of young adults. It will leave an indelible imprint on many blue-collar men. It could cripple marriage as an institution in many communities. It may already be plunging many inner cities into a despair not seen for decades. Ultimately, it is likely to warp our politics, our culture, and the character of our society for years to come.
Good reading by Don Peck of The Atlantic
Mile Markers
Feb 20th
File this post under the “I should have thought of that” category. Actually, this video concept belongs in the “No way I can nor would I want to” category. I may use it for a photo project idea, however. This is beautifully simple. The photographer, Andrew Garcia shared this with me and I wanted to do the same for you.
I wanted to do something beyond just going out and shooting random scenery. I decided to start at my house and drive one mile, get out and shoot whatever was there. I did this for seven consecutive miles. It was interesting More >
Physically Challenged
Feb 10th
How many times have I said to myself that I will lose some weight and get back into shape? How many times have I failed because I didn’t set clear goals? I had mentioned this on Twitter recently and received an invitation to “come hashing” Well of course I checked the offered website H4.org and a whole new world of fun just walked ran in.
A “hash” involves a trail that is set once weekly by some unlucky group of hashers, typically a lead and some helpers. These poor sods are known as “hares”. This also leads to the use of the More >
I Want To Do This
Feb 8th
