I’m an enthusiastic adopter of iTunes Match, but I have also been an extensive builder of Smart Playlists. Unfortunately, not all Smart Playlists that work in the Mac’s iTunes window will be accepted by iTunes Match. This is my failed attempt to work around it. For example, consider this one: For some reason, this one… Continue reading Tagging My iTunes Songs
Walking the Bottom of the Pond
The drought has been with us for quite a while, and the pond has been dry much longer that it has been in my memory. I took a walk down on the bed this afternoon. The deep, deep cracks have even begun to weather down a little in places. Even the plants that have grown… Continue reading Walking the Bottom of the Pond
Readings in the Park
It’s part of my writing process. Near the final editing stage, I print out a copy of the novel, take it to a nearby park, and then with pen in hand, sitting at a picnic table, I read it aloud. It takes several days. My voice gives out after a couple of hours. But I… Continue reading Readings in the Park