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Eric Peterson
@aricpeterson.bsky.social
Post-heart attack.
E-bike rider.
Not a people person but does not have the skill set to be a mountain hermit.
Easily bribed with good whiskey, hard bop jazz records, or just coffee if that is all you can offer.
Album of the Day
I do not have much bluegrass (-ish?) in my collection. I am pretty sure this, along with a Vassar Clements record, is about it.
Blueground Undergrass opened for Gov't Mule on their 12/31/1999 Atlanta concert (which was released as "Mulennium"), which I...
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December 8, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I gave my stereo and television the day off and kept my apartment as silent as possible for most of the day. I did not even utter a syllable.
I am going to have to see just how long I can keep a vow of silence sometime. I think my last attempt lasted five days.
December 8, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Album of the Day
Over the Rhine is one of those acts that I thought I would end up chasing everything they record onto vinyl, but their latest release leans into religion too much for my interest.
I have also had a frustrating time trying to get "The Trumpet Child" on...
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December 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
December 5, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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3 Questions:

1) What are we doing?
2) How is this pro-life?
3) What are we doing?

www.themirror.com/news/us-news...
December 5, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Album of the Day
Finishing off my RSD Black Friday pickups, but I am kind of cheating here. This is not the one I was given last week, but a copy I already had.
The unopened addition to my collection is probably going to be given away once the weather gets warm again...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I am fairly certain that I have never heard what Rolling Stone considers as the "Top Song of 2025".
December 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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So much for transparency.

President Trump is urging Judge Aileen Cannon to keep Jack Smith's final report secret indefinitely. | Politico

www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Trump: Jack Smith classified documents report should remain secret
Trump’s request is a break from the Justice Department’s handling of all special counsel reports in recent decades.
www.politico.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Album of the Day (Yesterday)
I listened to this yesterday but got too distracted to post it.
I doubt I will be posting anything else today, though. I have to hurry and catch the T into Boston for a medical appointment this afternoon, and then I am going to loiter...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
At IKEA. No recently resurrected zombies but a few walking around with their phones in front of their faces.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Album of the Day
Another RSD Black Friday purchase. Nice to see this get the vinyl treatment, and I hope "Beautiful World" will get the same soon.
I skipped right to side two to hear "Bittersweet", and I look forward to listening to it in its entirety when I return...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
December 1, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Album of the Day
I had to break out the circular file to enlarge the spindle hole while I brewed some coffee, so I have already done more work than I planned to do today.
I had considered buying the last couple of Jazz Dispensary releases, so I decided to go for it.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I completely drained the battery on my e-bike today but I have taken longer rides before. The cold might have had something to do about that but it did not reach 30 degrees Fahrenheit today as far as I know.
I suppose I should look into a neoprene wrap of some sort.
November 30, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Stereo Jack's in Somerville is one of the top places in the Boston area to look for jazz albums.
I think I would have to give it an edge over Music Research Library for the top spot.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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During Chanidaphon Sopimpa's final's interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, ICE agents came in, handcuffed her and took her away. on.nbcboston.com/Azqful1
'I kind of feel betrayed': Green card interviews end in handcuffs for military spouses
As ICE continues to arrest people in San Diego during their green card interviews, the final step in a legal pathway, some of the people taken into custody have been spouses of military members and veterans, including one who said he felt “betrayed” after serving for decades in the U.S. Marine Corps.
on.nbcboston.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Good news and bad news
The good news is that I found all of the RSD releases I am interested in.
The bad news is that I bought them all, including two used CDs, when I really cannot afford to.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
November 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Aww...Charlie Brown is not trending anymore?
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November 27, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Going for strength in numbers so close to Thanksgiving.
There were more around too.
November 26, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Album of the Day
Weird day. It was tough getting through downtown Brockton today with "The Walking Dead: Dead City" back filming and something going on at the central post office involving a fleet of fire trucks. Riding my e-bike across the city probably made better...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I was too busy to post an album yesterday. Apparently, it was visitor day at my apartment.
And since Charlie Brown is trending...
November 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Album of the Day
Back to the Linda Ronstadt well after being a bit productive today. I excavated a chunk from Mt. Laundry, but I think I need professionals when it comes to tidying up my apartment.
When I said professionals, I mean demolition experts.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Album of the Day
Just a little nighttime listening with the first release from Tipitina's Record Club.
I will not be adding any details or commentary tonight since I am getting into a bottle of whiskey.
Do not drink and post on the internet, kids.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:37 AM