In case I ever forget this again, I’m posting these instructions here.  It’s actually really easy. Install OpenSSH from Cydia Mount the iPod’s filesystem: mkdir -p ~/touch && sshfs -o allow_other root@192.168.1.7:/ ~/touch/ Then, in Amarok 2, go to the collection browser, and find all the songs that match your criteria (I use ratings): Highlight them [...]

While waking up this Saturday morning, I heard one of the best interviews I’ve ever listened to on NPR.  Rowan LeCompte, a stained glass artist who has contributed greatly to the Washington National Cathedral, is interestingly agnostic.  His explanation of a philosophy of kindness is wonderful.  Have a listen. (Start at 3:55 if you’re short [...]

Sometimes, I want to hear classical music, but it helps if I can relate to the music being played and really get into it (see: John Williams). Walt Ribeiro recently has awoken me to some awesome arrangements like Pork and Beans and The RickRoll Song that he has produced. You should buy them here if [...]

I’ve decided Amie Street is the best idea in music shopping for a long time. Artists post there songs there, which are downloadable for free As more people download them, their cost increases. If they get really popular, they go up to 99 cents, but no higher. The artist collects 70% of the money the [...]