The World Beyond

Fun Links

My other Web sites/pages:

• Ashland Live Music.com: If you live in Ashland Oregon, this is the premier site for live music listings, including rock, blues, jazz, and classical. I started the site on a whim... I just wanted to know who was playing where. It is (he says modestly) becoming a local fixture. Check out the related AshlandLiveMusic My Space page for links to local musicians and clubs. 
• My personal MySpace page: Even though it's owned by News Corp., the Rupert-Murdoch-headed media conglomerate that also owns (among thousands of companies) FOX News, MySpace is an innovative site for social networking. Which means making friends you may never meet in person, without leaving the comfort of your computer chair and ample posterior. My personal MySpace pages offer many of the same things you'll find on this earthshine site, just with a larger "audience": music, a mirror of my blog, and some other odds and ends. You'll also find links to my friends, both real, virtual, and celebs who otherwise would not have anything to do with me (and don't anyway, I'm sure it's their PR people who maintain their pages). It's a fun way to kill idle time while watching Letterman or Craig Ferguson, though. 
• My MySpace "Artist" profile," offers a selection of the same songs as this site, but also adds announcements of my rare public performances and links to musician friends.
• The Smatter site: A legendary band I once played with many years ago recently regrouped and made some great recordings. Check out the music and fun. Also, check out Smatter's MySpace page.

Save trees and get your news online:

• Excite.com: Excite.com lets you tailor a great online news page. It includes news from many sources, comics, weather, horoscopes, local customized TV listings and more.
• Yahoo News: If you can't get enough bad news at the other places.
• CNN: Any coincidence that their ID announcer is the voice of Darth Vader? News is not generally pleasant, but it's good to be informed. I used to think CNN was the only news network worth watching, but since they ditched Aaron Brown, I get my news from the Web.
• Volcano Observatory: I used to worry about quakes, but now that I've moved north, I make sure to dodge the lava flows.
• Old Farmers Almanac: As far as I'm concerned, this is the only credible source for long-term weather. Ben Franklin would be proud.
• National Weather Service Home Page: Why not go straight to the source and avoid those silly TV weather people? The National Weather Service has billion-dollar supercomputers to provide you with the wrong forecast 'round the clock!
• Local Weather for My Hometown: The Weather Channel provides localized info (below). Wouldn't you rather be here than there? And if not, just enter any zip code. (This may or may not work but, if not, just type in your zip code when you're transported to weather.com.)

Get your entertainment fix:

• Mike Nesmith's Home Page--The Videoranch: Michael Nesmith, who now freely admits he was a Monkee, has a great home page, complete with his music, videos, and merchandise.
• The Official Beatles Home Page: Well, no reunions possible any more, but the Fabs have a Web site. Remember, they were Apple before Apple was a computer. And there seems to be a lull in the lawsuits.
• George Harrison's Home Page: I guess All Things Must Pass, but we miss you, George!!!!
• Roger Ebert: I wish you well, Roger, I miss your reviews. I tend to agree with most of them. Hope you're back soon. And I still do miss Gene, too.
• Star Trek Home Page: "Enterprise" has sailed off into the universe called "cancellation" but the legend remains. You can't have nerdy Links page without this site.
• NASA: This is not really entertainment but it remains today's final frontier. And it's our tax dollars at work! This site has some beautiful movie files and the latest info on current missions. I don't think we're gonna make it to Mars in my lifetime, though.
• DVD Price Search: Nah, this is not an ad. But if you enjoy DVDs , check out this site for a great price and selection comparison.
• It's a Tiki World: Pass the rum and settle back and watch the podcasts--Forbidden Drinks from a Swank pad. 

 Friends of All Breeds

• Guatemala Gazette: A very interesting travelogue written by my friend Jim. He heads south for a few months every winter, and this is compellingly written and includes some really nice pictures (he is a writer and photographer, as well as a craftsperson). When you're done reading the journal, check out the rest of his site, too, for some very interesting articles and a nice blog.
• Linsey's Moroccan Peace Corp. Journey: All of a sudden all of my friends are leaving town. But I'd say this friend is the most adventurous of them all. Read with interest as she's off on the road to Morocco. 
• Find a Pet!: Just about the most gratifying thing I've done in my life was to adopt two "rescue" animals--my late buddy Laddie and my current buddy Cosmo. If you feel a void in your life--or even if you don't--you will never be sorry for adopting a pet. Use this PetFinder feature to find the animal of your choice in your area.

• The Rescue Ranch: Located not very far from the California/Oregon border—and about half an hour away from my home—this is a haven for lost, abandoned, mistreated and abused dogs and puppies. If you live in this area, check their listings if you're thinking of adopting a canine companion. But even if you're not, this non-profit organization feeds, shelters, and medically treats hundreds of (if not more) dogs a year. Why not send them a small donation (P.O. Box 195, Hornbrook, Calif. 96044)—it's tax deductible and will make everyone--and a bunch of doggies--feel good. Woof!
• Tribute to My Best Friend: Many dog owners believe that when their pets die, they go to the "Rainbow Bridge" and wait for them to cross over together. Whatever you (or I) believe, there is a very beautiful Web site for shelties that have passed away called "Sheltie Angels Among Us." The owner/Webmaster was kind enough to include my little tribute to my departed canine friend Laddie, including the song I wrote for him.

 Morbid Curiosities, All-Around Fun and Politics

• Awful Plastic Surgery: This alternately amuses and horrifies many of us but it's definitely worth checking out. You'll be amazed at what some of your favorite celebs have done and how different they look now--the Webmaster repeats the saying that no one in Hollywood has original parts. It's pretty frightening what a vain culture we are. Also check out its sister site: Good Plastic Surgery. Me? Not only am I morally opposed to it, but I'm sure my doctor would mess up and I'd look like Captain Pike from the pilot of Star Trek (nerd alert). Ask me in ten years, though. Make that five.
• The Death Clock: Speaking of mortality, want to check yours out and see how much time you have left before you shuffle off this mortal coil (or whatever they say and whatever it means)? This site may be grim, but I bet you pass on the cheeseburger and fries after typing in your information.
• Find A Grave: And if that tain't grim enough, me laddie or lassie, this pretty neat site lets you locate and look at thousands of graves of famous and not-so-famous people without leaving the comfort of your own, er, mausoleum.
• Around the World: And if you don't get out much but would like to travel the world without getting off your butt (or if your budget does not permit), try this site, which uses Web cam technology to take you to all four corners of the globe. Did you ever think about that turn of phrase? Did you ever see a globe with CORNERs? Is the world really flat? Which brings us to...
• Bush or Chimp?: Apparently we're closer to Planet of the Apes (not to mention 1984, Fahrenheit 451, Animal Farm, and so on) than we grok.You would think, looking like that, he would believe in evolution. Or maybe that's the point. Too close for comfort. Which then seques us into:
• The Green Party: Aren't you tired of business as usual? It's time to look outside of the Lameocrats and the Repugnicans. Check out the Green Party and help break the two-party lock on our government:

  

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