Monthly Archives: January 2009

Reading

Posted on January 30, 2009 by midiguru

It’s been a long while since I read much fantasy or science fiction. Bad attitude is mainly to blame. But this week I’ve developed a serious craving to renew my familiarity with the Dark Arts. Ordered a stack of novels … Continue reading →

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Lessons in How to Be Offensive

Posted on January 29, 2009 by midiguru

The Internet is a strange place. I got an email from one Russell Moran, who apparently operates a teaching studio for budding musicians in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. He wanted to exchange links with one of my cello teaching pages. … Continue reading →

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Teaching Writing

Posted on January 29, 2009 by midiguru

A friend is encouraging me to teach an eight-week workshop in writing science fiction and fantasy. Since I have some modest credentials in that field and could use a little extra money, it’s natural to consider the idea. I already … Continue reading →

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On Rails

Posted on January 26, 2009 by midiguru

I’ve been thinking about (sketching, actually) a rewrite of a fantasy novel I wrote a couple of years ago. At the time, my agent wasn’t interested in marketing it, and I trust his judgment. I think I’ve figured out how … Continue reading →

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Boring Sports

Posted on January 25, 2009 by midiguru

Sunday morning, and I’m on the treadmill at 24 Hour Fitness. Bank of TV screens up there. Always lots of sports on the screens, maybe not surprising. Sunday mornings seem to be the bottom of the sports barrel, though: Today … Continue reading →

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The Future of Keyboard Magazine

Posted on January 22, 2009 by midiguru

Email arrived tonight from Ernie Rideout tonight saying he has been laid off as editor-in-chief of Keyboard. Without disparaging in any way the awesome talents and unflagging energy of Steve Fortner, Michael Gallant, and Debbie Greenberg, it’s not easy for me … Continue reading →

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Here Come Da Judge

Posted on January 22, 2009 by midiguru

I’ve joined a weekly Artist’s Way group. We’re going through the chapters in the book one by one. Even after the first meeting, I could see changes happening in my approach to creativity — good changes. But you can’t always take … Continue reading →

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Great Expectations

Posted on January 22, 2009 by midiguru

As my latest interactive fiction nears completion, I think I may not start another one right away. Getting everything right is just too darn complicated! Every beta-tester tries different commands, and most of the commands are reasonable, which means I … Continue reading →

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Trucks

Posted on January 20, 2009 by midiguru

I hate Tuesday mornings. Tuesday mornings are when the garbage trucks come. I live on a corner in a residential neighborhood, and we have three pickups — garbage, recycling, and green waste. So I get three trucks, times two sides of … Continue reading →

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Too Many Temptations

Posted on January 19, 2009 by midiguru

As usual, the buffet of life is overstocked with mouth-watering treats. I’ve just downloaded and installed a new synthesizer, Camel Audio Alchemy, which is quite tasty. Look for a review of it within a couple of months in one of … Continue reading →

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