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@michaeldilauro.bsky.social
Author. Writer of software training guides. Amateur jazz bassist. My second novel, ROCK KILLS, is coming soon! 🇨🇦
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Brave New Words — Maclean’s
After fleeing Putin’s thuggery, a Russian émigré discovers Canada through its novels
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June 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Fun, private, and ethical. We're changing the way social media is done around here, all without your personal data taking an unexpected trip down south.
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June 24, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Kurt Vonnegut
April 1, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Kurt Vonnegut
To pianists everywhere. Enjoy your day! #jazzsky
Today is the 88th day of the year: International Piano Day! I’ve featured many wonderful pianists; here’s a selection, including tomorrow’s release with Katherine Dowling, and past guests Mark Ferguson, Pierre Chrétien, Rebeca Omordia, Samantha Ege, and Kait Dunton. www.leahroseman.com/about
March 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
To pianists everywhere. Enjoy your day! #jazzsky
So many greats, and adjacent to your list, I’d add NHOP, Scot LaFaro, Charlie Haden, Percy Heath, and someone more contemporary, the great Russell Hall #jazzsky
After it’s all said and done the Maestro Ron Carter is my all time favorite jazz bassist. Paul Chambers is a close second, Ray Brown third, Doug Watkins fourth and Stanley Clarke fifth. Name your 5 favorite jazz bassist. #JazzSky
March 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
So many greats, and adjacent to your list, I’d add NHOP, Scot LaFaro, Charlie Haden, Percy Heath, and someone more contemporary, the great Russell Hall #jazzsky
I’m learning this haunting and challenging piece, which invokes the tragic story of Alfosina Storni, a famous poet who committed suicide in Argentina. Anyone out there know it? #classicalguitar
March 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I’m learning this haunting and challenging piece, which invokes the tragic story of Alfosina Storni, a famous poet who committed suicide in Argentina. Anyone out there know it? #classicalguitar
This is bloody extraordinary!
Have you seen this ?
I've watched it so many times and I'm blown away by it every time - just extraordinary.
youtu.be/WJQq2ULJeWM?...
I've watched it so many times and I'm blown away by it every time - just extraordinary.
youtu.be/WJQq2ULJeWM?...
March 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
This is bloody extraordinary!
The heartwarming story Jimmy Heath told me about Charlie Parker #jazzsky
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What Jimmy Heath told me about Charlie Parker – Michael Di Lauro
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March 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The heartwarming story Jimmy Heath told me about Charlie Parker #jazzsky
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March 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Remembering the truly great
CHARLIE PARKER
‘Bird’ left us 70yrs ago today, aged just 34.
CHARLIE PARKER
‘Bird’ left us 70yrs ago today, aged just 34.
March 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Finally!
“We will never, ever make this mistake any more. On the steering wheel, we will have physical buttons. Honestly, it's a car. It's not a phone: it's a car.”
Volkswagen reintroducing physical controls for vital functions.
A good start back to sanity.
Volkswagen reintroducing physical controls for vital functions.
A good start back to sanity.
Volkswagen reintroducing physical controls for vital functions | Autocar
Brand's design chief commits to "never" repeating the "mistake" of relegating essential controls to touchscreens
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March 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Finally!
Love this! #jazzsky
This IHTOV piece made my night. This is a guy that took a chance on jazz and is now championing the music to others. You simply love to see it. #jazzsky
in today's featured essay, eric from @rustedgearrecs.bsky.social writes about his jazz journey, featuring cal tjader ihavethatonvinyl.com/essays/colle...
March 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Love this! #jazzsky
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Lol. This is what the swasticar was missing.
The Hitler endorsement.
The Hitler endorsement.
March 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Lol. This is what the swasticar was missing.
The Hitler endorsement.
The Hitler endorsement.
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55 things about Mark Carney #CanadaSky www.politico.com/news/magazin...
55 Things to Know About Canada’s Next Prime Minister, Mark Carney
The Liberal Party leader replaces Justin Trudeau. But how long will he last?
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March 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
55 things about Mark Carney #CanadaSky www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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"Twitter was definitely cyber attacked!" says guy whose rockets and cars explode on the regular
March 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"Twitter was definitely cyber attacked!" says guy whose rockets and cars explode on the regular
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Finally, @theglobeandmail.com publishes someone who knows a lot of history, in sharp contrast to most of their sophomoric fulltime pundits.
March 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Finally, @theglobeandmail.com publishes someone who knows a lot of history, in sharp contrast to most of their sophomoric fulltime pundits.
The only good thing about insomnia is getting to listen to wonderful music like this #jazzsky
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Minione by Anna Maria Jopek & Gonzalo Rubalcaba on Apple Music
Album · 2017 · 11 Songs
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March 7, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The only good thing about insomnia is getting to listen to wonderful music like this #jazzsky
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Before cell phones… here’s how you found your friends.
March 7, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Before cell phones… here’s how you found your friends.
When events makes you question the sanity of the world around you, remember there’s still a lot of beauty out there, as witnessed by John Williams’ touching interpretation of Barrios’ Choro de Saudade #ClassicalGuitar #Barrios
youtu.be/nX1Ohli5cSE?...
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Choro de saudade - Barrios - John Williams
YouTube video by ipoodaily
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March 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
When events makes you question the sanity of the world around you, remember there’s still a lot of beauty out there, as witnessed by John Williams’ touching interpretation of Barrios’ Choro de Saudade #ClassicalGuitar #Barrios
youtu.be/nX1Ohli5cSE?...
youtu.be/nX1Ohli5cSE?...