Brent Benson
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How can this song survive?
Why many creative ideas die on the vine and how a melody became a song
music
songwriting
art
I’ve written quite a few songs and pieces of music in my 5+ decades on this planet. But I have many, many more small fragments, pieces of manuscript, voice memos, and song…
Nov 21, 2024
Brent Benson
Refinishing our early 1900s upright piano
maker
woodworking
In the mid-1990s we were living in Lunenburg, Massachusetts with a growing family. My wife and I both grew up with a piano in the house and we were looking to find an…
Oct 28, 2024
Brent Benson
Massachusetts 2024 State Primaries
Contested primaries for the state legislature, Governor’s Council, Congress, and Senate
elections
politics
mapoli
This overview covers contested primaries for State Representative, State Senate, Governor’s Council, U.S. Congress, and U.S. Senate on September 3, 2024.
Aug 25, 2024
Brent Benson
Massachusetts 2024 Election Overview
A detailed overview of primary and general races
elections
politics
mapoli
This overview covers U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, State Senate, State Represenative, and Governor’s Council races. It divides the races into incumbents with contested…
Aug 4, 2024
Brent Benson
Unlocking Middle Earth
A RAG-based tool for exploring
The Lord of the Rings
technology
ai
books
New generative AI technologies can be useful for delving into detailed, world-building stories like Tolkien’s
The Lord of the Rings
.
Jul 4, 2024
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