Author Archives: tjm

Rodney Lough Jr. Photos

Posted on May 10, 2006 by tjm

Your fine work with your new camera reminds me that I’ve been meaning to share the works of a photographer I discovered while in SF. Keep in mind that when I say I “discovered” him I’m sure he’s probably already … Continue reading →

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Eternal Reefs

Posted on October 18, 2005 by tjm

I’ve finally found what seems like a worthwhile thing to have done with me when I kick the bucket. If I don’t get my wish of being cast out to sea on a raft that is then set ablaze by … Continue reading →

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Moral Sufferings

Posted on July 6, 2005 by tjm

I was meaning to post something about this comet thing before it actually happened, but never found the time. Here’s an article about a Russian who is suing NASA for $300 million because they upset the natural balance of the … Continue reading →

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Underappreciated Albums – Part 4 of 4 – Punk, Off-The-Beaten-Path-Rock Including But Not Limited to Drug-Soaked Rock Operas Featuring Giant Cheeseburgers

Posted on June 2, 2005 by tjm

First, let me say that my categories were obviously forced. I came up with a list of 20 albums and then I tried to force them into categories to split this into five digestible portions. In retrospect, I may have … Continue reading →

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Underappreciated Albums – Part 3 of 4 – Classic Rock

Posted on June 1, 2005 by tjm

The Lanois entry might be stretching the “classic rock” definition a bit, but he certainly has enough links to it to qualify by association. Without further ado… Joni Mitchell – Hejira It doesn’t reach out and grab as much as … Continue reading →

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Underappreciated Albums – Part 2 of 4 – British 80s/90s

Posted on May 30, 2005 by tjm

I’ll stray a bit off the beaten path for the second installment and make up a “British 80s/90s” grouping. Our friends across the pond have certainly given my cd collection its fair share of albums and enough fell out of … Continue reading →

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Underappreciated Albums – Part 1 of 4 – Influential Alternative

Posted on May 26, 2005 by tjm

It’s been slow around here lately so I thought I’d throw some musical food for thought out to the blog. After loading an insane amount of music to my iPod, I started thinking about the albums in my collection that … Continue reading →

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My First NASCAR Race

Posted on March 22, 2005 by tjm

As promised, I’m finding the time to recap my experience from the weekend when I attended my first NASCAR race. 7:00 am – Departed my house, which is north of Atlanta and headed for the speedway, which is south of … Continue reading →

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iPod Review

Posted on March 7, 2005 by tjm

Having lost my original 800,000 word post for this review, I will attempt what will likely be an abbreviated version amidst my great depression. Originally I wrote a long discussion about what I had to do to get the iPod, … Continue reading →

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Le Grand Oeuf Vert

Posted on January 22, 2005 by tjm

The other day I had a steak cooked on The Big Green Egg and I can’t possibly exaggerate how good it was. It’s the best steak I’ve ever had in my life. Easily. I can’t stop thinking about that steak. … Continue reading →

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