Nobrainer’s Think Tank

Circa 1958.

Tiger Rag starts around the 3-minute mark.

In case you weren’t watching tonight’s new episode, here’s what you need to know. They did one of their flashovers, or whatever they’re called, to some old footage of Conway Twitty in a leisure suit singing some shitty country song for about 3 minutes. I’m not exactly sure how long it was. But it was long enough for me to lose interest, regain interest, wonder what channel I was watching, wonder why I was watching such crap, go to YouTube, search for some good country music, and watch the first minute of the video below.

So here’s Waylon Jennings.

For absolutely no good reason, I just watched the bulk of that movie. Let’s just say that I don’t recommend it.

However, the lead character was a member of a funk band, which raises a good question (directed at Agent and Funk): what do y’all recommend? What is good enough that it is actually worth buying? Perhaps a top 5 CDs list?

Me: I’m not that old. His math is off.

(moments later)

Me: No it’s not.

I like this little short video by Leroy Powell:

• Whereas last year I began my container gardening of peppers and tomatoes from seeds, this year I opted to buy plants at Lowe’s. Hopefully my bell pepper and jalapeño plants enjoy their new home.
• I’m enjoying the fruits of some home brewing labors I undertook a few months ago. The first batch, as with many of forays into brewing with Mr. Beer, was flat and somewhat cidery. The 2nd batch, which is a Nut Brown Ale type beer is crisp and bubbly. Unfortunately it kinda tastes like club soda. Further brewing will commence after my move to DC. It will also include better brewing equipment and glass, instead of plastic, bottles.
• I’ve been enjoying some new music. Hank Williams III’s Straight to Hell is exceptionally good.
• The full length songs of Spinal Tap are not as enjoyable as the clips played throughout the movie.
• I’m reading several books concurrently. One is a PHP Cookbook. I’m just starting, but some hardcore coding education seems pretty exciting.
• I’m also working on Power System Economics. It’s an interesting read. Suffice it to say that I’ll know more about the subject that any of you within 6 months.
• I’m also reading Sowell’s A Conflict of Visions. It’s a good reminder that some people — wrongly in my opinion — simply view the world in different terms. However, juxtaposed upon current American politics, both parties pick and choose from the two visions in whichever way fits their interests.

That’s enough for now.