Satisfy Your Ears: Great Artists You’ve Never Heard Of

Satisfy Your Ears: Great Artists You’ve Never Heard Of

Posted inContributed Posts, Music
Contributed Post Music is one of the most powerful things on the planet. Nothing else, it seems, has the capacity to so strongly tug at our emotions, whether it’s happiness, joy, euphoria, misery, depression or sadness. What’s more, there’s so much of the stuff - so much, in fact, that most of us wander through life, listening to only a fraction of it. Pixabay The problem is that most of the music that we get has been curated by record labels and radio stations. We rarely get to hear the raw talent of unsigned artists, or those that radio producers…
Puddles Pity Party is the greatest show on Earth

Puddles Pity Party is the greatest show on Earth

Posted inMusic, Random Musings
Last night, I watched a gigantic clown chew gum and sing "Under Pressure" while forcing an audience member to eat pastries. It was the greatest. I'm talking about Puddles of Puddles Pity Party, and if you don't remember the name, you'll probably remember the sight of him from his viral collaboration with Postmodern Jukebox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBmCJEehYtU   Yeah, that guy. Toweringly tall, decked out in black and white garb, and projecting an air of detached sadness as he eases through a pop song with a disturbingly powerful voice. Based on stuff like this and his Sia cover with the same group…
Funding Your New Career As A Freelance Writer

Funding Your New Career As A Freelance Writer

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Contributed Post (Image Credit) So, you want to get into writing? Well, without any previous experience or qualifications, you may have to start off by yourself. This means finding or creating your own work and trying to get paid for it. Of course, this is a bumpy trail, and it can be hard to get started. So, to help you out, this post will go through some of the best ways to start getting your freelance finances together. When you first start out, you may only have your final paycheck from your last job. Or, if you’re really unlucky, you…
It’s time to watch every Star Wars trailer in a row, to prepare for Rogue One awesomeness

It’s time to watch every Star Wars trailer in a row, to prepare for Rogue One awesomeness

Posted inFilms, Geek Stuff, Videos
I'm surprised I haven't posted about Star Wars more often, considering it's been part of my like for about as long as I've been been walking and talking. Saw the original in the theater when I was a wee lad, had the comics, had the toys, listened to the audio version on vinyl records with my little kid's turntable. The whole damn Star Wars experience. Later, I read the books, played the games, and had the bitter Internet debates. Maybe that last part is why. Is there anything left to be said about Star Wars other than "it's awesome" or…
Love Your Garden: Advice To Follow To Make The Yard Your Favorite Part Of The Property

Love Your Garden: Advice To Follow To Make The Yard Your Favorite Part Of The Property

Posted inContributed Posts, Gardening
Contributed Post A lot of people don’t use their garden enough. After all, they are unsure what to do to make the yard look fantastic. But it’s such a big space that it's a shame not to make the most of it. Therefore, it’s time to make some improvements to your yard to ensure you fully utilize the space. Here is some advice to follow to make the yard your favorite part of the property! Add an area for growing fruit and vegetables There are lots of benefits to growing your own fruit and vegetables. For one thing, they tend…