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Video: Easy fix for a garage door remote that only works up close

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I recently received an email from a man who was having difficulty with the remote control to his garage door. In a nutshell, the remote would only operate the door if his car was sitting directly in front of the garage.

My first thought was the battery in the remote was probably weak and needed to be replaced, but he told me he had already tried changing the battery and it didn’t help.  [Read more…]

Video: Actor/comedian Steve Martin does something, well…a little different.

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Most people know Steve Martin as a successful comedian and actor, but truth be told this remarkable man has many talents.

If you mostly remember Steve from his comedic performances on Saturday Night Live and his many blockbuster movies, you’ll probably be surprised to learn that he’s also a world-class musician.  [Read more…]

Video: One of the most beautiful things ever written on acoustic guitar

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If you’re old enough to remember the music of Jim Croce you no doubt also remember the amazing guitar work that accompanied his distinctive voice in virtually every song he sang.

One of my all-time favorite Croce songs is “Time In A Bottle”, primarily due to the guitar work featured in it.

I have listened to this song numerous times over the years but I had never heard an instrumental version of it before I happened to encounter this video on YouTube. It’s actually an instructional video demonstrating how to play the song, but the performance is simply masterful.  [Read more…]

Life is short. Make every second count.

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“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” – Michael Altshuler

Have you ever noticed how the older you get, the faster the years seem to pass by? I sure have and it’s a real eye-opener.

Sometimes I feel like Rip van Winkle, the poor fellow in the Washington Irving story who fell asleep one day and wake up 20 years later.  [Read more…]

In memory of my friend Charles: “The King of the Hill”

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“Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I’ll miss you until we meet again.”  -–Unknown

Do you remember the first time you heard that one of your best friends had passed away? No doubt it was a sad experience, to say the least.

It’s hard enough losing someone you care about as an adult, but it’s even harder when you’re too young to understand why.

This is the story of my childhood friend, Charles…  [Read more…]