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Mi Historia Americana: Sur by Daniil Trifonov (2026) https://open.qobuz.com/album/z5ctty71t1zjt Example: A lot of new works for me. I should have looked at the runtime (knowing Daniil's work in the past). I was not ready for 2.25 hours of music right now. I am a little over half way. I really enjoy it, there are some challenging works mixed in with lovely powerful pieces.

RIP to Susan St. James. By all accounts a beautiful person inside and out. https://people.com/susan-saint-james-dead-kate-and-allie-mcmillan-and-wife-8687066

I was literally listening to this a couple of days ago over the airwaves... Godspeed, Donnie... HS

Ah Leah! RIP Donnie Iris

North Node by Natalie & Brittany Haas (2026) https://open.qobuz.com/album/q8qgcdcx9xl6c Example: The Haas sisters back at it again. I thought Brittany was too busy with the Punch Brothers that I missed this one coming out. Just what you would expect from a Cello and Fiddle album. And that is what I wanted with a touch of mandolin thrown in here and there.

Nice. I loved that album and would love to see her perform

Don't forget the pencil.

Saw Suzanne Vega Saturday night. Can't believe it took me this long to see her (I, like many, became a fan with the Solitude Standing album which contains Luka, Tom's Diner, etc.). Great voice, and she was a great chatter and storyteller as well! Loved her intro to Flying With Angels, and then her explanation of what it means to her hit a big chord. I had more than one of those "angel" moments taking care of Karen. Links to videos https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pbVJOr7oRrMu3qFmzp_BR2ClAard30ou/view?usp=sharing - Luka https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yoDLhsgfoNn9umTOkQ3h7JGVvBIizeM9/view?usp=sharing - Flying With Angels

There's always the new iPad mini. Lifestyle Benefits Narrative Or Minimalist Product Showcase What's not to like? Several things, actually. OLED, yes, nice, but only 60 Hz, not 120 Hz ( sorry, Pro Motion) Display?

RIP Chekov, 90 NBC NewsWalter Koenig, actor who played Chekov on original ‘Star...Koenig’s death leaves William Shatner and George Takei as the last two primary cast members of the iconic science fiction show.

Grahame outdid himself making all of these delicious curries and two more salads/sides from scratch, although he only sliced the banana. As you can see, defending the universe requires a lot of sustenance. Thanks again Grahame and Joanne for hosting us at your wonderful new home!

Eric Bauza, Voice of Bugs Bunny & More, Dies at 46.

There may have been Curries and fixin's to help defend the universe and sustain excessive woodworking. There may also have been exquisitely crafted Apple Tart And fixin's But I couldn't possibly comment.

Played with it in the apple store today when I was out ring shopping. I was a lot more impressed with the hardware than I thought I'd be. Seam really is basically invisible. The phones were hot to the touch but they are floor models with brightness cranked and plugged in to the AC main, so makes sense. Happy to sit this year out as wallet is empty after making a different large purchase, but I will be tempted for Rev 2.

The setup reminds me of Yazoo -- a soulful voice paired with an electronic synth backdrop of music -- yet they sound nothing like each other. I really dig.

You pointed out the real issue with all tablets and probably fold phones. Navigating/typing on it is awkward, and if you get a keyboard case, you basically have a watered down laptop.

AI has gone too far this time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QKeYse5GF8

Yes. Because that's all there is. A 6.7" phone is only half an inch larger than average. Also, if tech reviewers busted out accurate terminology for the phablets they are reviewing, people would realize they want a 4.9" phone so they can touch the whole screen with one hand and fit it in a pocket without thinking about it.

Why can't I stop drooling?

Have we stopped using the term, "phablet"? And if so, why?

LOL, Starlink being advertised by NBC article outing Starlink's involvement in Ukraine betrayal.