While probably known more for their outdoor gear, Thule (pronounced "toolee") has earned a special place of admiration and trust with me, and the Accent 26L Backpack is the fourth of their products I have tried (2 bags, 2 backpacks)- read on to see whether if it makes the cut!
If you don’t LOVE Star Wars, don’t watch “The Acolyte”
While I can't recommend the latest Star Wars adventure to newcomers or casual fans, there is "hope"...
Star Wars: The Next Generation
From Gen X on, every generation has had a Star Wars story they’ve claimed as their own.
Obi-Wan: a John Williams Masterpiece.
It is a surprise to none what a massive fan of Maestro John Williams I am. Since first hearing his new theme for Obi-Wan Kenobi it’s been a slow burn, but yesterday it hit me. Different from almost all the other main Star Wars character themes (Solo excluded) which were written for a first appearance,… Continue reading Obi-Wan: a John Williams Masterpiece.
2061.
May 1st, 2022 was the official start to my 31st year with Roland Corporation. Over these three decades, I have been given the opportunity to learn, challenge, and grow in ways I could never have imagined, and I am deeply thankful to so many. In 1997 I also met my wife during her brief Roland… Continue reading 2061.
9/11
Most everyone I know remembers where they were on 9/11, and I can certainly recall that day in vivid detail. What I am reflecting on today is where I was NOT. I was not standing on the street near the twin towers, head concussed, eyes, ears, and mouth full of concrete dust that was not… Continue reading 9/11
How Video Game & Music Tech Have Inspired the NHL
Two of my worlds have officially collided: NHL Hockey and Music Technology. If you've been watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs, you've been witnessing a fascinating presentation that at times feels more like a video game than a live sporting event... and it has been incredible! While the visuals- incredible wrap-around video and sequenced lighting, have… Continue reading How Video Game & Music Tech Have Inspired the NHL
Harrison Ford IS NOT Han Solo.
I'm 55 years old and a near lifelong fan of Science Fiction. In books, Asimov, Niven, Clark, Pohl, Bradbury, and Heinlein fired my imagination for days on end. On Television, the cathode rays of Star Trek, Space:1999, UFO, and Battlestar Galactica forced patience for soap and cigarette commercials. And in the Cinema, Star Wars and… Continue reading Harrison Ford IS NOT Han Solo.
To Boldly Go: 50 Years After Apollo 11
While I was born in NASA’s Gemini era, I am without a doubt an “Apollo Kid”. I remember watching the coverage of every mission- Walter Cronkite was THE VOICE of space exploration for me. In grade school I found a book containing a transcript of Eagle’s lunar descent, and made many tape recordings where I… Continue reading To Boldly Go: 50 Years After Apollo 11
Culture ACCELERATED.
Heartfelt global response to the recent tragic passing of Tim "Avicii" Bergling is testament to the massive impact the late DJ/Producer had on dance music and culture. The nature of this response, especially that which flowed from fellow DJ/Producers, has caused me to reflect on the accelerated culture within which we now live. As news… Continue reading Culture ACCELERATED.
Thoughts from the surface... 