The Key of E http://www.fredward.org/blog Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:29:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.fredward.org/blog/2010/03/08/1648/ http://www.fredward.org/blog/2010/03/08/1648/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:17:07 +0000 fredward http://www.fredward.org/blog/?p=1648 A shrill and piercing buzz permeated my skull this morning causing me to suddenly jolt awake. Looking over, I realize its my alarm clock. My first reaction was anger and confusion…why did I set my alarm on a Sunday? Until, oops, I realized it was Monday morning and Sunday didn’t exist.

I helped my friend and his wife move Saturday night when I got off work. We started around 6pm–2 26′ u-haul loads and 12 hours later the two of us finished. Neither of them had prior experience so I wound up driving. Recalling the first time I drove a U-haul, it was one of the smaller versions, someone once told me how I shouldn’t be concerned as its pretty tiny. Well, this one totaled 36′ from bumper to bumper. THAT was fun to drive!

It’s Spring Break and I have Tues-thurs off…Need to find something fun to do.

]]> http://www.fredward.org/blog/2010/03/08/1648/feed/ 0 http://www.fredward.org/blog/2010/03/05/1647/ http://www.fredward.org/blog/2010/03/05/1647/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:43:36 +0000 fredward http://www.fredward.org/blog/2010/03/05/1647/ Here’s the last toast of the evening, here’s to those who still believe
All the losers will be winners, all the givers shall receive
Here’s to trouble-free tomorrows, may your sorrows all be small
Here’s to the losers, bless them all

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Moving home was a bit of a hassle but has been very rewarding. I’m quite proud to say that I’ve completely paid off my credit cards and medical bills! It’s amazing what not having to pay rent and utilities for a few months can do haha.

Earlier this week my Nexus One finally came in. After my old phone finally died I was originally planning on buying a new iPhone. It’s hard to agree with Apple’s closed practices and attitude towards developers which is why I decided to switch to T-Mobile and the Google Android based phone. One of my favorite applications, also on iPhone, is Google Night Sky–I haven’t figured out quite how it works other than using GPS but, you point your phone towards a certain area of the sky and it shows you the constellations. Very interesting and fun!

Still have the same old 570- number though. Love the ability to port…

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]]> http://www.fredward.org/blog/2010/03/01/test-2/feed/ 0 when it ends it all begins… http://www.fredward.org/blog/2010/02/27/when-it-ends-it-all-begins/ http://www.fredward.org/blog/2010/02/27/when-it-ends-it-all-begins/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:30:29 +0000 fredward http://www.fredward.org/blog/?p=1642 Another Saturday, sitting at work with no customers and well, no one in the office. While it’s somewhat boring to sit here by myself I do enjoy the peace and quiet. Just another hour and a half until I get to gas up and head off to Louisville. Staying at a friends place for the night and hitting up the town. Must say I’m looking forward to getting out of town for the night.

…and VERY excited about Keeneland Opening Day! Already got my room reserved and meeting a group of people down there for the weekend.  Hard to believe I used to live in Lex and never made it there.

Weekend trip, Kansas next weekend and Keeneland in April…nice to finally be able to go out and do stuff.

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]]> http://www.fredward.org/blog/2010/02/26/1641/feed/ 0 http://www.fredward.org/blog/2010/02/24/1640/ http://www.fredward.org/blog/2010/02/24/1640/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:14:17 +0000 fredward http://www.fredward.org/blog/2010/02/24/1640/ I’m focusing hard on classes this semester. Had a big assignment I had to work on and was up until the early morning. Alarm goes off interrupting an absolutely beautiful dream. 15 minute shower and two cups of coffee later I’m finally awake enough to make my way to work.

Coffee, water, meal bar. Check
Computer on
Print out confirmations

…boss walks in…What are you doing here? I changed the schedule…You have wed off now. Lovely

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Dan: She was… disarming.
Alice: That’s not a euphemism.
Dan: Yes, it is.

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* Dave Matthews Band
* Kings of Leon
* Stevie Wonder
* Jay-Z
* Tenacious D
* Weezer
* The Flaming Lips with Stardeath and White Dwarfs perform “Dark Side of the Moon”
* The Dead Weather
* Damian Marley and Nas
* Phoenix
* Norah Jones
* Michael Franti and Spearhead
* John Fogerty
* Regina Spektor
* Jimmy Cliff

* LCD Soundsystem
* The Avett Brothers
* Thievery Corporation
* Rise Against
* Tori Amos
* The National
* Zac Brown Band
* Les Claypool
* John Prine
* The Black Keys
* Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers
* Jeff Beck
* Dropkick Murphys
* She & Him
* Against Me!
* The Disco Biscuits
* Daryl Hall & Chromeo
* Jamey Johnson
* Clutch
* Bassnectar
* Kid Cudi
* Baaba Maal
* Kris Kristofferson
* Medeski Martin & Wood
* The xx
* GWAR
* Dan Deacon Ensemble
* Tinariwen
* Wale
* Deadmau5
* The Melvins
* The Gaslight Anthem
* Miike Snow
* The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
* Dr. Dog
* They Might Be Giants
* Punch Brothers
* Isis
* Blitzen Trapper
* Blues Traveler
* Miranda Lambert
* Calexico
* OK Go
* Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
* Martin Sexton
* Lotus
* Baroness
* Dave Rawlings Machine
* Mayer Hawthorne and the County
* Japandroids
* Jay Electronica
* Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
* Ingrid Michaelson
* The Dodos
* Manchester Orchestra
* The Temper Trap
* Cross Canadian Ragweed
* Big Sam’s Funky Nation
* Carolina Chocolate Drops
* NEEDTOBREATHE
* Tokyo Police Club
* The Entrance Band
* Local Natives
* Brandi Carlile
* Mumford & Sons
* Rebelution
* Diane Birch
* Monte Montgomery
* Julia Nunes
* The Postelles
* Lucero
* Here We Go Magic
* Hot Rize
* Neon Indian
* B.O.B

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“Accept the grace, the moment you are in
Accept the chase of where we must begin
‘Cause when you crawl, you crawl into my heart
And when you fall, you fall right in my arms”

Not really much to talk about. Same grind different time…but still doing what needs to be done. Just taking a while.

There is a mini road trip in the near future though. A couple of friends and myself decided to do a little tri-state tour. After realizing that none of us had visited Kansas, Nebraska or Iowa we decided to change that.

Early Itinerary:

  • Depart for Kansas City, KS immediately after work on a Friday and grab a hotel
  • Saturday morning will be spent checking out what attractions we can fit in National World War I Museum is definitely on the list. Waxy O’Shea’s is looking pretty tempting as well.
  • Off to Lincoln, NE for the Sheldon Art Museum (time permitting) and grab a hotel
  • Off to Omaha, NE…Hopefully things will be open on Sunday–still looking into that
  • Quick trip into Des Moines, Iowa…still planning that part
  • Back home!

Get to add three more states to my list. Still trying to look up various attractions for the trip but, this is more an excuse to visit some new places and get out of town for a bit than to really see anything in particular.

Random: Picture taken from WackyOwl

…awesome picture of an abandoned tunnel in Moscow

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