I did my best not to form an opinion until I watched all 6 episodes. Now, that I have, my feelings didn’t really change from how they were at the beginning. The show definitely has its moments. But overall, all I could think of was this being a wasted set of opportunities. There are obviously…

A friend strongly recommended this one a while ago. Coincidentally, it came out on Netflix recently, so that solved the issue of having to figure out how to watch it. I sort of get the comparisons with Code Geass. They both have a dystopian story, mech action and partial resemblance between the main male characters.…

I tried to watch Violet Evergarden a few years ago, thinking it was going to be this cool steampunk version of Ghost In The Shell. And I was certainly attracted by the stunning visuals from the trailers and screen caps. I stopped after two episodes when I realized I was dead wrong. I still liked…

If anything, 12 Rules For Life is a reminder that there are values and lessons that should never go out of style.

(Originally written back in November 2020.) One big thing I miss about being a kid is that I can just give up, cry and let my mom or dad save the day and tell me everything will be fine. Those days are long gone. I remember my first Viewsonic issue several years ago. A unit…

Interviewer: Is Al Gore a prophet?Al Gore: [chuckles awkwardly]Richard Branson: ummm … ah… how do you spell prophet?Al Gore: [more awkward laughter with the other two men] Climate change is such a complex issue that seems to be beyond the full understanding of alarmists and skeptics alike. And yet, it is hardly the only environmental…

I normally post reviews as a non-work related blog. But I believe this one warrants an exception. Joe Satriani has been an inspiration and an idol since I was 14 years old. The Extremist was the very first guitar instrumental album I ever bought back in 1992 and remains as one of my favorite records to this…

Guitar reviews – they’re a dime a dozen. I thought about what I could possibly add to everything that has been written or recorded about what is arguably the most iconic electric guitar in history. Everyone has pretty much weighed in on it – luthiers, master players, wannabes, down to the people who really don’t…

I previously wrote about how I did not look forward to having my passport renewed. I did so, anyway, and much earlier than I expected. Here’s why. I got scheduled for a trip to the US, but it fell within six months before my passport’s expiration. I might not be allowed to travel when I…

Review: Lenar Gigbag Made to Order Gig Bags Price: Varies Made to order services for musical instrument bags and cases are aplenty, if you know where to look. I’ve seen and owned a few. They’re not the best make ever, but the bags serve their purpose well. The people who make these bags make a…