Category Archives: music

Because I’m Flattered That a Coworker Dedicated a Setting to Me.

Tuesday, 5 June, 2007 – 11:50

We hail Thee as our Savior, Lord,
Our refuge and our great reward;
Without Thy grace we waste away
Like flow’rs that wither and decay.
How oddly appropriate given that Hannah was recently baptized, and I think also that I needed to hear these words recently for some reason.
Thank you, Henry.

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Why Napster-to-Go has a snowball’s chance against iTunes.

Monday, 7 February, 2005 – 13:09

Daring Fireball: Magic 8-Ball Answers Your Questions Regarding the ‘Napster To Go’ Subscription Service
You should read this article if you at all wondered what the crap Napster was up to with their Super Bowl commercials. I always knew something was off from their advertising campaign, but I didn’t really know until someone pointed out [...]

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I wish I had another hour in each day.

Wednesday, 14 January, 2004 – 15:44

well, i can always tell a liar
and i always know a thief
well, i know i’m like my family
’cause brother, i’m the chief
well, i’m a dangerous crusader
’cause i need to tell the truth
so i’m turning over tables
in my own living room
well, i might nail indictments up on every door in town
’cause it’s not right or safe [...]

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before i leave the office

Tuesday, 4 November, 2003 – 19:32

dear refuge of my weary soul,
on thee when sorrows rise
on thee when waves of trouble roll,
my fainting hope relies
to thee i tell each rising grief,
for thou alone canst heal
thy word can bring a sweet relief,
for every pain i feel
but oh! when gloomy doubts prevail,
i fear to call thee mine
the springs of comfort seem to [...]

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I’m still reeling from the glory that is iTunes.

Wednesday, 22 October, 2003 – 15:50

You’ll have to excuse me if I continue rambling like a poor fanboy - but Apple’s iTunes is still about the neatest thing I think I’ve ever seen in my entire life. I think their cover blurb on their web site is not all that far from the truth:

Now that I’ve begun to explore [...]

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The revolution has begun. Prepare.

Thursday, 16 October, 2003 – 19:28

You must go here. You must go here and you must join the throng of people who will flock to this, the greatest of all music programs.
Thank you, Mr. Jobs.
And, just to be clear, NO THANK YOU, CHICAGO CUBS!!!! YOU SUCK! THANKS A BUNCH FOR GETTING MY HOPES UP!

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