clarinerd

music, tech, and all things nerdy

  • Kiddo just told Mat, “it’s 50:18: time to go see Santa.” Can’t argue with that. [read more]

  • How to Keep That Gig

    “One bad apple spoils the bunch.” We’ve all been in an environment where one person seemed to always be a naysayer. They’re either a hot-head, a know-it-all, or the passive-aggressive type who mumbles under their breath about how things should be done. This is the exact opposite of what needs to happen in any group […] [read more]

  • So kiddo and I are sitting in the floor of their room, flipping through radio channels on their little radio. They stop it on the NPR jazz and say this is their favorite. I’m suddenly reminded of how I fell asleep to that same station, the Murray version, almost every night my senior year in […] [read more]

  • My sister is the most amazing person ever. I was having a “dress shopping crisis” last night at Macy’s in Louisville, and she made a special trip to her Macy’s in Lexington to shop with me. We traded photos of dresses in an effort to get me to pick something elegant and not old ladylike. […] [read more]

  • “It’s not easy being drunk all the time. Everyone would do it if it were easy.” Tyrion Lannister, “Game of Thrones” [read more]

  • Beckie Menzie

    Beckie Menzie

    I’m thrilled to unveil BeckieMenzie.com, the brand-new online home for the incredibly talented Beckie Menzie! Known for her dynamic performances and exceptional musicianship, Beckie now has a site that brings her music to life and connects her with fans, collaborators, and fellow artists. This website was crafted with custom features to showcase Beckie’s unique style. […] [read more]

  • “…as long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold him down, so it means you cannot soar as you might otherwise.” Marian Anderson [read more]

  • “I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do, because I notice it always coincides with their own desires.” ~ Susan B. Anthony [read more]

  • Second Reply from CDC Complaint Update Request

    From: Kita Blackwell <xxx@xxx.xxx> Subject: RE: Complaint remaining open Date: December 21, 2012 10:05:44 AM EST To: Sharon Murphy <xxx@xxx.xxx> Dear Ms. Murphy, Thank you for contacting the NAEYC Academy for Early Childhood Education. According to the program’s record the complaint is still open. In reviewing the allegations outlined in the complaint, it was determined […] [read more]