Three Wolf Moon

Friday, May. 22, 2009 - 12:42 a.m.

Okay so yeah, I bought one of these based on the reviews.

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Music news: Practice continues apace. Yesterday, I had what I'm going to call a "practice portability breakthrough."

I am compelled to do most of my practicing through earphones, out of consideration for John and any sensitive-eared neighbors.

I also need to listen to the songs I am practicing with, preferably through earphones.

So, here's what I finally RubeGoldberged:

I download the songs I want to practice with, into my iPod Shuffle. I fasten the shuffle to my clothing, and I install the little earbuds.

Then I set up the little Honeytone Amp, the one that can run on a 9-volt battery. I plug the big ear-covering headphones into the amp, along with the cord to the guitar.

I then place the big earphones over my ears, covering the iPod earbuds.

When I turn on the amp and play my bass, and switch on the Shuffle?

I have everything I need. Two sets of headphones which are simultaneously in and around my ears has turned out to be a relatively easy solution to a couple of things I was worried about.

And if I want to -- I can get up and walk around.

My vanity is not such that I feel compelled to practice in front of a mirror, at least not at the moment -- but I do enjoy being able to stand up and move around instead of leaning over the laptop, trying to hear the practice tune through the speakers.

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Also, another really groovy find on eBay arrived yesterday -- a black rockabilly shirtdress.

When I am singing or playing in public? This will be my stage outfit. It's gorgeous and it fits perfectly.

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All right, that's it. Have a good Friday.

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