http://www.pkhurana.com/wordpress The world through the eyes of a brown man. Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:24:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's been so long since I've had a couple of days dedicated to playing and recording songs. Yesterday, however, it happened. A handful of Dave, Zeppelin, and Beatles songs later... it was a peace on earth all over again [not quite, but that's what the embodiment of peace would ... http://www.pkhurana.com/wordpress/?p=39 I have a rant. So, tonight, I walk into a dosa place. Dosa place is teeming with FOBination, local residents, and a plethora of individuals, including yours truly, who just know, that said dosa place is impeccably good. I'm waiting in line, pondering what to order (Masala Dosa? or Mysoor ... http://www.pkhurana.com/wordpress/?p=38 *uck. Really... *uck. I have enough singular thoughts to compose a memoir, coupled with a a hodge-podge of papers with worthwhile scribled musings, and yet, 0 posts since mid-last-year. 'Tis a putrid shame. Eventually. I'm serious. http://www.pkhurana.com/wordpress/?p=37 Hours, consumed by stress Causing undue duress It's the hand we're dealt Not ideal, just ostensibly felt. Look into the mirror… you will survive. This rollercoaster makes you feel alive. Steeping down you go… keep plugging away. Until comes that long-awaited brighter day. It's hard to imagine… hard to imagine. Things were different then, all is different now I'll try ... http://www.pkhurana.com/wordpress/?p=36 Bought me a Washburn D46SCE to add to the guitar collection. More to come when the feelings for it have actually sunk in. I still have yet to name it.... Picture of Washburn D46SCE http://www.pkhurana.com/wordpress/?p=34 This courtesy of the esteemed Mr. Clapton: Once I lived the life of a millionaire, Spent all my money, I just did not care. Took all my friends out for a good time, Bought bootleg whisky, champagne and wine. Then I began to fall so low, Lost all my good friends, I did not have ... http://www.pkhurana.com/wordpress/?p=33 Every time I listen to my Beatles compilation, I come across more songs that define what life is about. Lennon/McCartney, where would the world be without you guys? This particular song has stuck with me throughout the day, so I thought I'd share. Song: Tomorrow Never Knows Album: Revolver +++++ Turn off your mind, ... http://www.pkhurana.com/wordpress/?p=32 Nami & I went click-happy at the Chihuly exhibit at the Fairchild Gardens (Miami, FL). It's good we had tripods, else these would have been a disaster. Link: Chihuly Album - 1/3/08 http://www.pkhurana.com/wordpress/?p=31 I finally got a chance to record a couple of guitar riffs. Setup: Epiphone Les Paul Studio -> Line 6 Spider II 15 Amp -> Cowon A2 Recording these tunes and playing them back helps me assess how far I've progressed (not as far as I want). Particularly, I notice ... http://www.pkhurana.com/wordpress/?p=30 This post is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: http://www.pkhurana.com/wordpress/?p=29