Now, I’m no scientist. I’ve read some things. They’re dated by now. I recall some things from those readings. What I recall accurately is dated now.

Then there’s all the things I only think I recall. I don’t know that I recall them well unless I check myself, but that’s really just not the way it works, is it? Even if I had the motivation, and I kind of do, who’s got the time for that?  I try my best to do that if I’m stating something as fact, but stating categorically that something is factual is a vice I try not to indulge in. As a virtue, it’s reserved for rationalists attempting to persuade someone with sound arguments and compelling evidence. Continue reading →

As a new homeowner (of sorts…contract for deed, so I’ll officially have a half-interest in about 15 years), I’m quickly learning how much I have to learn. There are some DIY tasks around the house I can handle, like painting a room. Things like roof and sheetrock repair I’m content to leave to a great friend who is a veritable genius at his trade. And then there’s all the other considerations.

As I understand it, ordinarily the first things the new homeowner should focus on are the un-sexy infrastructural aspects. How are the heating and cooling and hot water tank and insulation and and plumbing and wiring and appliances. From the get go here? Sufficiently good. The insulation is excellent. Heating costs are offset a bit by a wood-burning stove. We’re off to a flying start. Continue reading →

Guitar dusted off. Check.

Amp dusted off. Check.

Boss BR-600 dusted off, plugged in, and tested. Check. Continue reading →