Music Review: Matt Wertz

So I got an e-mail from Amazon.com’s MP3 store today saying that they have special deals in music, including some free music.  I’ve used Amazon’s MP3 store a lot, and I like that they sell cheap, DRM-free music.

So I logged in and found that Matt Wertz, a young musician from Liberty City, Missouri, was giving away a 7-song EP album.  So I downloaded it, and it’s really enjoyable music.  It’s very acoustic and poppy with a blue undercurrent, and Matt has just enough edge and conviction in his voice to really shine over the instrumentals.

Thanks for the free songs, Matt.  As I listen to these 7, I really want to give something back.  So I’ll probably go out and pre-order his album as a way of saying thanks.  At the very least, I’m letting y’all know about his music.  Here’s a link to his site: www.mattwertz.com.

Truck Rollover

Last night, an 18-wheeler with a full load of grape bins rolled over at the corner of I Street and Manning Avenue in Reedley, Calif. I assume the driver was hurt, but I’m sure I would have heard if he had been killed. The truck was successfully righted by local towing companies and the Reedley Fire Department. Thanks to the good men and women of Reedley Fire for their good work tonight and cooperation as I took these photos.

How I read the web

I don’t mean to belabor this, but I do want to share this ULTRA-COOL TIMESAVING tool I’ve been using (and loving).  Here’s a video that explains how to use Google Reader.  Though the video never mentions RSS, that’s exactly what makes all this work.  Enjoy!

Papa and Mitzi’s 60th Wedding Anniversary

Here are some photos from the anniversary party. Thanks, Grandma and Grandpa, for your example of a loving marriage! We’re all blessed by your devotion to each other.

Liam uses both a PC and a Mac – in the same day

This morning, while using the PC, he showed a consistent ability to type the letters in his name – in the right order. By the afternoon, he was editing spreadsheets and conducting his banking online. I have no idea where he got the money in his bank account, but I know he’s managing it! I have video proof.



Liam videos

Liam is completely obsessed with watching videos of himself.  Here are two of his favorites:



Yet another new web site

Ok, Shinnfans, I’m going to let you in on a secret here. A little bit of beta action for you early adopters.  I’m working on the next version of Shinnphoto.com, and you can find it (for now) at www.shinnphoto.com/new.  It’s not finished yet, so please don’t hate me if the site fails to load, spins off a large hadron collider, has ugly colors, eats your firstborn, ends the world, etc.  You’re welcome to watch in fascination (or horror) as the thing evolves, leave comments and hatemail, or completely disregard this.  I won’t blame you for any of the aforementioned actions (or for the Kennedy assasination).

Enjoy,

Andrew

Video Podcast Episode 3 – Liam at play

In which Liam shows he’s left-handed, plays catch with himself, plays with a stick, plays with Maggie, throws two balls, identifies the number of balls he’s throwing, and generally has a fun time.