September 26, 2007 at 11:25 pm
Posted by: bogeywebdesign under books, music
I’ll admit it, I didn’t know that much about Motley Crue. I only have one album – which I believe is a greatest hits they put out a few years ago – and I was (relatively) young during their glory days. But a friend passed this on to me and I figured that since I liked the Jim Morrison book I bought so much I’d give it a read.
The book was quite simply awesome. It’s amazing that they did all that and are still alive to talk about it. From overdoses and car accidents to prison terms and insane groupies – they lived the rock star dream.
I thought the way the book was set up was kind of interesting as well. They keep switching view points between the members of the band and key members of their entourage. So every chapter is in a different tone from the last and many times explains events from multiple aspects.
I thought the key thing that I took away from it all that was even though they had made millions of dollars, sold millions of records and lived a life of excess – deep down they still felt like the goofy kids they were in high school (in some cases, Nikki Six sticks out the most as he admits this several times).
Makes you feel a little better knowing that even rock stars can be insecure.
Random Tidbit: Some interesting thoughts on Silicon Valley.
Tags: books, music
December 25, 2006 at 9:45 pm
Posted by: bogeywebdesign under books, css, family, life, web design
Hopefully this Christmas sees you and yours happy and safe – and of course with a good haul of goodies. Although I honestly like giving more then receiving I did get several items of interest that I would recommend.
Breaking Benjamin: Phobia – I have not had a chance to listen to this fully because of various computer problems (one of the pitfalls of using Windows I suppose) but “The Diary of Jane” is worth it hands down.
CSS: The Definitive Guide, 3rd Edition – The “bible” (not to be too sacrilegious on Christmas) of web designers is out with a new edition detailing the 2 new browsers – IE 7 and Firefox 2. Have only skimmed through it, but if you use CSS, buy it.
Nerf N-Strike – I have quickly become assembling a Nerf arsenal since a random Nerf war at an unspecified dorm ended with me being with my current girlfriend. Plus they’re damn fun and – as long as you avoid shooting anyone in the eye and expensive (lcd, plasma) electronics – relatively safe. I would also recommend the N-Strike Maverick (my first Nerf firearm) and, soon to be added to my collection, the N-Strike Long Shot Blaster. Any Nerf gun with a scope is just prodigious. A must have for any cubicle environment – just make sure to stock up on spares. I’ve included the Toys “R” Us links simply because Wal-Mart doesn’t have them online – they’re actually slightly cheaper if you can find them there though watch out for missing darts.
By the way – check out this sweet Nerf mod. I’m so jealous.
Random Tidbit: Though I like their deals, I hate the fact that typically they don’t have those deals in stock – either online or when you actually make the trip to the store. I think I also like their work policy. Who are they? Best Buy.
Tags: books, css, family, life, web design
December 18, 2006 at 7:31 am
Posted by: bogeywebdesign under books, life, science fiction
I’ve been reading an excellent book recently that I saw on a list of the 5 books every geek should read and wanted to recommend it as the best on the list. It is also one of the few books I would actually recommend that you see the movie first – simply because of how odd the book is. It is the 6 books of the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Trilogy – better known as the The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide.
Be forewarned that it can be odd and seemingly pointless at times, but if you get it, it can be one of funnier books that you will read. It also has some interesting bits of philosophy in it – mostly poking fun at or exploring the oddity that is life.
I have read 4 of the other books and would recommend them as well. Neuromancer seems to be where they get a lot of the ideas for the Shadowrun books. Ringworld also seems to be an idea well for several other series. Finally, Asimov was always a good science fiction writer.
Enjoy. And remember – don’t panic.
Random Tidbit: It’s always important to remember The Ten Commandments of Web Design.
Tags: books, life, science fiction
