tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107507752024-03-07T00:54:02.700-08:00Tempus FugateAnother outlet for simplistic insights and prose, random news and verbal spews.Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.comBlogger546125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-27640692048465797922016-06-29T22:53:00.001-07:002016-06-29T22:53:19.800-07:00Sometimes You Find Your BlissOther times it finds you. Be grateful or it'll lose your address. Be kind and it'll remember your birthday. Be witty and it'll bring friends. Be thoughtful and it'll always remember your name.Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-60032181525134763692016-01-26T16:34:00.000-08:002016-01-26T16:34:24.716-08:00Income InequalityAs I plod along in years I see around me a most curious disparity among the people with whom I've rubbed elbows. Old persons failing to make ends meet even though they diligently worked and saved. Old persons retiring very nicely on investments and ventures that have paid handsomely. Young people who live richly on disproportionate pay with no experience. Young people who fail to find careers or a livable wage even with extensive education. It's seems a little chaotic at first but this income inequality thing has been building for a while now.<br />
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Recently there's been some visibility to this issue sparked by <a href="http://paulgraham.com/ineq.html" target="_blank">an essay by a well-known venture capitalist</a>, Paul Graham. Which was picked by and editorialized across the inter-webs including a nicely framed and researched <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/01/14/what-silicon-valley-doesnt-understand-about-inequality/" target="_blank">article in The Washington Post</a> (I recognize implying "researched" about a Washington Post article is a bit redundant and unnecessary).<br />
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In my own mind, I get why a VC (someone who makes money using money!) would be trying to shave the goat a little and make it sound like start-ups and investing are about creating value. In his view, he'd like convince you that somehow his way of making money from money is good and different from all the other guys who make money using money in bad ways. And his parting shot is a nice bit of white-washing:<br />
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"...let's attack poverty, and if necessary damage wealth in the process. ... And if there are people getting rich by tricking consumers or lobbying the government for anti-competitive regulations or tax loopholes, then let's stop them. Not because it's causing economic inequality, but because it's stealing." - <a href="http://paulgraham.com/ineq.html" target="_blank">Paul Graham</a></blockquote>
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Who wouldn't agree with that?! The issue is that it isn't nearly enough and tries to draw an arbitrary line implying that some forms of wealth creation without value creation are acceptable. And splitting this proverbial hair is where those who are calling for reform are also missing the mark.<br />
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It is unwise (some might say impossible) to stop innovation and the ability leverage advantages into disproportionate earnings. So why try? Instead of trying to determine where value is being creating simply tax those transactions that are purely financial. This treats everyone who is making money using money all the same unrelated to if value was actually created. This approach is referred to as a Financial Transactions Tax and generally applies to the purchase and sale of stocks, derivatives or other financial instruments. These are widely promoted and there are several in effect in countries other than the United States. Recently the Tax Policy Center <a href="http://www.taxpolicycenter.org/UploadedPDF/2000287-Financial-Transaction-Taxes-in-Theory-and-Practice.pdf" target="_blank">published an interesting discussion draft</a> of some analysis they'd been working on that is specific to FTTs. While they cover the topic from a lot of angles and have very in-depth research and examples of the topic, it is worth noting that even adopting a small and very progressive form of FTT could generate an estimated $50 billion (that's a B, folks) in revenue. Where would this go? Why to fix all the inequality areas of course! Healthcare, education, and so forth.<br />
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So while it is necessary to grab your pitchforks and light the torches to go after the crooks who are pulling money out of the economy in sneaky, underhanded ways, it is just as important to pull back the disguise on all these wolves of wall street too. If you are making money using any means that doesn't inject that equal value into the economy, you deserve to be taxed so as much wealth as possible stays in the economy and out of private hands.<br />
<br />Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-3796047486782596212015-03-05T23:16:00.001-08:002015-03-05T23:16:56.116-08:00Losing ItOne of the best performers I have ever had the pleasure to witness once said the single most sincere statement I've ever heard spoken to an audience.
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<br>"If you wake up and you have enough voice to say 'Good Morning' to the first person you see tomorrow. You did something wrong here at the concert tonight."
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<br>You have to sing and scream and let your whole being erupt through your throat with the ferocity only your inner-most being possesses. If you don't let yourself impact the world around you, then you aren't living. If you don't let the world impact you, you're just dying slowly and alone.
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<br>So sing. Let your voice roam so free...it gets lost.Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-80323706007156449502015-02-15T19:40:00.001-08:002015-02-15T19:40:51.884-08:00Get On The Amazon Trsin<div>Nice article on making the best switch you'll ever make for home entertainment.</div><div><br></div><div><br><strong>Why this Apple TV fan has come to prefer Amazon's Fire TV</strong><br><a href="https://gigaom.com/2015/02/14/why-this-apple-tv-fan-has-come-to-prefer-amazons-fire-tv/">https://gigaom.com/2015/02/14/why-this-apple-tv-fan-has-come-to-prefer-amazons-fire-tv/</a><br><br><br></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqD2QvrqMTmsf-IaVXEysb23jol_yaia2S1LtLQtYQw5kS6cMMARZxxIgDfNaL7eQbNvTj2PXc0dr3lKC54U6Z3yefp8xfUhHbkRzWi8YhKavfMqwlbJWEzxDEiXWOvsbvtRqg/s1600/FlipboardCover-751886.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqD2QvrqMTmsf-IaVXEysb23jol_yaia2S1LtLQtYQw5kS6cMMARZxxIgDfNaL7eQbNvTj2PXc0dr3lKC54U6Z3yefp8xfUhHbkRzWi8YhKavfMqwlbJWEzxDEiXWOvsbvtRqg/s320/FlipboardCover-751886.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6116282761241129890" /></a></div><div><br><br><br></div>Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-8754543138421215862014-12-05T21:23:00.001-08:002014-12-05T21:23:59.486-08:00The Future Of Music<div>I've been saying for a while that you need to appreciate the difference between new music and the older catalog. Amazon does this pretty well for both music and videos. I expect others to wake up soon and do similar. More or less like this editorial suggests.</div><div><br></div><div><br><strong>SwiftGate And The Future Of Music</strong><br><a href="http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/05/swiftgate-and-the-future-of-music/?ncid=rss">http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/05/swiftgate-and-the-future-of-music/?ncid=rss</a><br></div><div><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijiyFAixhYjWT5o7eQ9Z-yLSvhiF3PY7n7g8Ula5DZIuVB8PIfZAtk5NGvgTVH2PHGDaq5xNNZIjd-xYRG8zOt-WJR7qWjgyaahiUW7eh3T7pYPVKWW-Nyxq11QNeohBKBPXON/s1600/FlipboardCover-739487.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijiyFAixhYjWT5o7eQ9Z-yLSvhiF3PY7n7g8Ula5DZIuVB8PIfZAtk5NGvgTVH2PHGDaq5xNNZIjd-xYRG8zOt-WJR7qWjgyaahiUW7eh3T7pYPVKWW-Nyxq11QNeohBKBPXON/s320/FlipboardCover-739487.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6089591205273180642" /></a></div><div><br><br><br></div>Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-64160881740411168882014-11-25T14:57:00.001-08:002014-11-25T14:57:38.890-08:00The Numbers Behind The TourThe indie rock band Pomplamoose wrote a fantastic post dissecting what went into their most recent tour and what it means to be successful working musicians these days.
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<br>Insightful, enlightening, and a little terrifying, it is a must read for those who care about live music and the state of the industry.
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<br><a href="https://medium.com/@jackconte/pomplamoose-2014-tour-profits-67435851ba37">https://medium.com/@jackconte/pomplamoose-2014-tour-profits-67435851ba37</a>Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-67179943043321787102013-09-16T18:42:00.001-07:002013-09-16T18:42:49.578-07:00CareersIt makes me chuckle when people talk about "the meeting of my career', or this will launch ''my career'. Or really anything career related. Personally, I've had like 4 and they are nothing to write home about. I'd rather have an amazing relationship or mind-blowing sex, or even a fun-to-drive car more than a stellar career.<div> <br></div><div>But what do I know?<span></span></div> Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-50500614207881210532013-08-01T16:56:00.002-07:002013-08-01T16:56:56.054-07:00Google Cloud Print<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'm going to tell it to your straight, Google Cloud Print is the coolest little enhancement to my life since Google Remote Desktop. Those geeks keep making my life better and by extension have me firmly lip-locked on the Google teat.<br />
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As if I wasn't already becoming unbearably dependent on Chrome and all manner of amazing Chrome extensions. Now they've further entrenched themselves in my loyalty with this little charm. If you aren't using taking advantage of all the glorious goodness that comes with these Chrome eccentricities, then you my friend, are living only part of a life.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-46209834473780712732013-06-07T09:19:00.002-07:002013-06-07T09:19:59.453-07:00Yoga<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'm kicking myself for not having started this sooner. It's only 3 weeks in but the change is quite remarkable. Obviously for an unformed lump of clay such as myself with no discernible grace or flexibility any repetitious activity is bound to show some form of improvement. But seriously, I'm loving it.<br />
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There are times when I prefer to be anti-social. And anytime I am exerting myself in conquest is going to fall into that category. I despise the little "who has something good to share" portion and pretty much every social aspect of attending sessions in a studio. But I truly deeply understand the need for good instruction and I am exceedingly blessed to have found myself with several who are gifted and patient with one such as I.<br />
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Even though it has been a short while, I am beginning to notice the differences in styles and how I respond to each. I enjoy the various flows immensely once I've had sufficient time to master the individual poses and transitions. Having time to hold and adjust and feel is very nice while I am learning. But when then I get a rush when I can move through them more quickly and push myself to demonstrate some smoothness or agility. This concept being laughable to many who know me I suppose.<br />
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In any case, it brings me much contentment to find myself with such a long way to go before I begin to look less silly doing something that I would very much like to do better.<br />
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In the landscape of life, there are some mountains (like solution architecture) on which I sit at the peak and other mountains (say strategy or entrepreneurship) which I traverse constantly, become adept helping others in their climb. There are a great many other mountains I have attempted and stalled mid-climb (say writing or graphic design), and some few I simply looked up at and shook my head before walking away (say art or music) knowing it was not to be. This particular mountain represents a new challenge and one I may never ascend very far. But at this moment, I cannot see a time in which I will cease in my attempts to climb. It is simply too invigorating and the view from higher up seems very much worth it.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-64686377999283384192013-06-05T21:50:00.001-07:002013-06-05T21:50:27.238-07:00I'm Supposed To Be SleepingBut it turns out that Shakespeare in Love is on TV.<div><br></div>Love like there has never been in a play. Unbiddable, ungovernable, like a riot in the heart and nothing to be done come ruin or rapture.<div><br></div><div> Breathtaking.<span></span></div> Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-21755458894632340572013-03-22T19:18:00.001-07:002013-04-22T13:20:41.902-07:00EndingsJust heard the most excellent summary of these shenanigans I call my life.
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"This is not going to end well, but the middle part is going to be awesome."<br />
- Nick from New Girl
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Yes, I'm a cliche. But for someone whose life is basically a vacation from real, what do you expect?Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-28276899199600919472013-03-03T16:22:00.001-08:002013-04-22T13:20:26.911-07:00DrowningSome lyrics you never forget.
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"Home is where I gotta go. Will I ever know how to get there? Maybe."<br />
-Man Overboard
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When you hear them the first time, the moment is seared forever behind your eyes. When you hear them again, the emotions fill you from within just as powerful as the first time. Like ecstasy only better.Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-2562888171533290712013-02-20T04:34:00.001-08:002013-02-20T04:34:20.635-08:00Pretty Much Sums It Up<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihJLHxXkXa3a88Gu9vvQZBmUDACk2R7v9MJGVbL1oeAAMDF-PVA9sIEBhoRA_S7u9L4GFSxsy5glZz7XVLVbmgvUC1NBf7VYMnczG2u3SFGxGeE40ZfYRgkltTsn3bivlQC1kB/s1600/photo-760636.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihJLHxXkXa3a88Gu9vvQZBmUDACk2R7v9MJGVbL1oeAAMDF-PVA9sIEBhoRA_S7u9L4GFSxsy5glZz7XVLVbmgvUC1NBf7VYMnczG2u3SFGxGeE40ZfYRgkltTsn3bivlQC1kB/s320/photo-760636.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5847012405152603202" /></a></p>Yeah, there's sun coming out.
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<br>Yeah, I'm down.
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<br>Yeah, this week is crazy.
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<br>Yeah, things are looking up.
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<br>-- All quotes from the last 4 hours. Is English weird or what?Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-80881895382843735962012-07-26T11:46:00.000-07:002012-07-26T11:50:33.117-07:00Into The SunSometimes there are no words.<br />
Other times, you can listen to Julia Nunes.<br />
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<img border="0" height="212" src="http://www.junumusic.com/images/pics/shervinfoto5.jpeg" width="320" /><br />
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<blockquote>Tell me this, why do you run away?<br />
Just when I decided to say something true for once.<br />
You should try it and see what you mean.<br />
Cause I can't read the lines <b>let alone in between</b>.<br />
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I'm waking up to see the sun.<br />
It's a light that lets me know a new day's begun.<br />
I can leave behind the tears of my unconscious mind,<br />
To the sunshine.<br />
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And I know my mellow tones can be misleading.<br />
But I've just put my anger to good use.<br />
You see I've given up on begging and pleading.<br />
Every scratch on this guitar <b>is because of you</b>.<br />
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-- Into The Sunshine by Julia Nunes<br />
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Buy her album "Settle Down" now. Right now. You'll thank me for the rest of your life.<br />
<br />Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-22756466163074284122012-07-22T11:25:00.001-07:002012-07-22T11:25:56.214-07:00Hellogoodbye<div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style>Last night at El Corazon I got to see Hellogoodbye, a band I've missed for a while. Two great Seattle bands (Man Without Wax and Mansions) opened as well as William Beckett. Not a big crowd, probably because it was Block Party weekend, but that's perfect for me!</span><br> <br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWaSP5V8atynmU2_p0Wygr6i_UgQvZHDKLyKCyDbB9TMdQHrXckLgLkqVGRuQhzF3c964nfOdsuvYSwURAZdoF9asNzuhq_Xc4sEw4p6JRwhLCRkqG7RUeq37Uwz8RASJrS0t0/s1600/photo-756214.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWaSP5V8atynmU2_p0Wygr6i_UgQvZHDKLyKCyDbB9TMdQHrXckLgLkqVGRuQhzF3c964nfOdsuvYSwURAZdoF9asNzuhq_Xc4sEw4p6JRwhLCRkqG7RUeq37Uwz8RASJrS0t0/s320/photo-756214.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5768061866431277714" /></a></div>Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-67332931841825522902012-07-15T19:39:00.001-07:002012-07-15T19:39:13.300-07:00ContinuumI've been paying some attention to this show Continuum for a little
<br>while now. It has excellent production values (thank you Canada) and
<br>the cinematography is too-notch. The individual episodes are a little
<br>trite, but the character development, the story arch, and commentary
<br>it provides are very, very good.
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<br>Plus the lead is pretty hot and believable as a badass. The tech they
<br>showcase is usually pretty slick even if they have to bend the rules
<br>from time to time for plot points, the basics are solid.
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<br>This is a show my dad would love if he could get Canadian television.Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-70536079286743132692012-05-31T23:33:00.001-07:002012-05-31T23:33:17.140-07:00That Happened<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ0ZxAzrghAcAK0jInpSWtIahu9KzusgpabWdAMyJy1JzfOXz0jfF39R6wMDljxCcSsTg0hMJ2S5QBzG26x2c7D4HO_7skSQaauVpYVgS-yk2U_Q387rrm4CBRgv9G2oZuyeDG/s1600/IMAG0082-797141.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ0ZxAzrghAcAK0jInpSWtIahu9KzusgpabWdAMyJy1JzfOXz0jfF39R6wMDljxCcSsTg0hMJ2S5QBzG26x2c7D4HO_7skSQaauVpYVgS-yk2U_Q387rrm4CBRgv9G2oZuyeDG/s320/IMAG0082-797141.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5748952870518575938" /></a></p><p>The Rocket Summer opened their latest tour for their new album, here in Seattle where you can find the best audiences.</p> <p>An amazing talent; there is something about seeing one make a dance hit using 5 different instruments looping by HIMSELF. Totally baller.</p> <p>I've been a long time fan and feeling how the crowd responds to such a great showman who is pouring himself into the music so completely is ample reward and vindication.</p> <p>Well done.</p> Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-44926244385453063322012-04-28T06:32:00.001-07:002012-04-28T06:32:32.794-07:00...Which Leads To SaturdayEyes wide open. I'm paying the "awake at 6am, coming down" price for
<br>having caffeine. I said I wouldn't do that again. But obviously I hate
<br>this feeling less than thinking about her. Or all those great ideas I
<br>don't pursue. Or the half-completed projects I do. Or my general
<br>health and well-being. Oh, let's be honest, it's mostly her. And them.
<br>And all the lack of me.
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<br>The soundtrack from the night replays inside my ears and silently I
<br>smile. It is both funny and perverse that the only way I've found to
<br>Stop is to Go. The only way to make the endless madness cease is to
<br>immerse myself in ideas, submerse myself in service. I wrap myself up
<br>in work and drown myself dancing.
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<br>If I just get enough forward momentum for something else, anything
<br>else, maybe I can leave the rest behind. Maybe if I figure out how to
<br>Move Forward, I can finally Move On?
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<br>I really want to Stop. And so I Go.
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<br>I must still be broken.Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-55567958841980016582012-04-27T23:52:00.001-07:002012-04-27T23:52:53.107-07:00My Friday<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyA709ihv7DSc7VGNPOi5wGTVCo1vmy5k6R2yc9SZEwcow-C5s25ZNs_32QZej1RPd1RlSXGIcRDd5x994K6rI3RRS7abqMYvFYakm64SMstVDqjdGAKhW58YVlc_4MG3f8w4G/s1600/IMAG0183-773108.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyA709ihv7DSc7VGNPOi5wGTVCo1vmy5k6R2yc9SZEwcow-C5s25ZNs_32QZej1RPd1RlSXGIcRDd5x994K6rI3RRS7abqMYvFYakm64SMstVDqjdGAKhW58YVlc_4MG3f8w4G/s320/IMAG0183-773108.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736341031642295458" /></a></p><p>This was my Friday night. How was yours?</p> <p>If you aren't spending it doing something you love, you wasted a chance. You only get so many, so make each one count.</p> Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-53408688808024217222012-04-10T17:20:00.001-07:002012-04-10T17:20:41.762-07:00AlabasterAnd just when I relearn how to breathe you in<br>Well you light light me up like kerosene<p> - RecoveryTempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-7375519701710015692012-03-17T05:04:00.001-07:002012-03-17T05:04:37.920-07:00The Reason I Dance<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_pDKhPNdktCAQMBZ5nxDb-iw-hGqU_lg9KCxEvM7zxp8e1afoHyocsuPhpR0JmAPxRR6UTm2a2Zw6KrC71h9SRcF5J0IIrjuFDVMuIF4sQzQYQpgYlUcfd7gr5jfNC0q0JzA/s1600/IMAG0101-777921.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_pDKhPNdktCAQMBZ5nxDb-iw-hGqU_lg9KCxEvM7zxp8e1afoHyocsuPhpR0JmAPxRR6UTm2a2Zw6KrC71h9SRcF5J0IIrjuFDVMuIF4sQzQYQpgYlUcfd7gr5jfNC0q0JzA/s320/IMAG0101-777921.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720835784952844370" /></a></p><p>After many years,I finally got a chance to dance to the group that moved me to listen to electronica in the first place.</p> <p>These guys are the reason I dance at all.</p> <p>And they were so worth it.<br> </p> Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-64824720462500643682012-02-27T22:46:00.001-08:002012-02-27T22:46:14.198-08:00Every Avenue and Co<p>The first band I caught was The Audition from Chicago. They were fun but could use that polish that comes from more road time with more audiences.</p> <p>Plug-in Stereo was not what I expected and they were a little too mellow for this rowdy crowd. And not many people knew the words so the singing was shy. Instead everyone just clapped a lot to work off the energy.</p> <p>The lead singer for We Are The In Crowd was wearing a shirt for The Maine. Which of course made her 10x hotter and by extension, the band 5x better.</p> <p>Every Avenue was struggling a bit vocally, and an unusually reserved crowd didn't help. I blame it on a Monday night time slot with a mixed bag of bands.</p> <p>Still, it's always good to see a show in a cool venue with fun people.<br> </p> Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-79266113597248476422012-02-22T22:36:00.001-08:002012-02-22T22:36:27.451-08:00Some Cities<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgURtd9rk3-IYWon5YuV5H_ORn8-KeaXsSTD-c-iWNnKyzRFdKKYad7UuFEEuDj8QhW3fpWUM9y_owQa24_uU_mAOjnY2vSBJpy_zfODN3J6CDu0uLsH0ehc5bIPUDlZznfS3a/s1600/IMAG0072-787452.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgURtd9rk3-IYWon5YuV5H_ORn8-KeaXsSTD-c-iWNnKyzRFdKKYad7UuFEEuDj8QhW3fpWUM9y_owQa24_uU_mAOjnY2vSBJpy_zfODN3J6CDu0uLsH0ehc5bIPUDlZznfS3a/s320/IMAG0072-787452.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712216259328018818" /></a></p><p>I got to see Downtown Fiction, We The Kings, and Mayday Parade run an audio train of deliciousness on El Corazon.</p> <p>When artists say on stage that Seattle audiences are the best, loudest and most fun, it's shows like this they are referring to. The fans in this town are the best anywhere.</p> <p>Even though the drummer was out with a broken arm, the percussion-less set by We The Kings just rocked my freaking socks off.</p> <p>I'm a lucky boy to call this town home.<br> </p> Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-89232242762094996442012-02-16T22:20:00.000-08:002012-02-16T22:21:01.528-08:00Much Needed<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirAn3wt70cz0MkaR_bPPzCT0gfjpBgpUjALjEnyi0xora2rT20mtqJgGcj5PR6xCb-v31LFNijkY6vNVBE_-St36kYjEevPbEnENunhhWPaV-VI7xtkXcGwldltKSTW_I3Pk3r/s1600/IMAG0067-761529.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirAn3wt70cz0MkaR_bPPzCT0gfjpBgpUjALjEnyi0xora2rT20mtqJgGcj5PR6xCb-v31LFNijkY6vNVBE_-St36kYjEevPbEnENunhhWPaV-VI7xtkXcGwldltKSTW_I3Pk3r/s320/IMAG0067-761529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709985777288398610" /></a></p><p>There are few things in life more meaningful and rewarding than being able to spend a night with your best friend seeing a show at the best venue in the country.</p> <p>I'm a lucky boy.<br> </p> Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10750775.post-66896488725017196002011-11-25T17:56:00.001-08:002011-11-25T17:56:59.077-08:00Black Friday not so black<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLzMFjrP6hX_udfkOutNrC49cYxJWjc6nwk7w0gltfxTMMdhb_L_NItE9wjotFXisu4uItY_l2mA91HlOAf7DIUeDdmj05flqyrH4ttjo6eAC5-y1hXuXdoca2dGJX19RJpKC/s1600/IMAG0335-719078.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLzMFjrP6hX_udfkOutNrC49cYxJWjc6nwk7w0gltfxTMMdhb_L_NItE9wjotFXisu4uItY_l2mA91HlOAf7DIUeDdmj05flqyrH4ttjo6eAC5-y1hXuXdoca2dGJX19RJpKC/s320/IMAG0335-719078.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679117658541884034" /></a></p><p>Enjoyed the parks today with amazing weather and fun rides.</p> <p>Good way to work off the yummy turkey.<br> </p> Tempus Fugatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11837079658924039253noreply@blogger.com0