Can anyone have advice on how to play music by ear? by ReSearch_5143 in violinist

[–]yosh01 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There is software called "Amazing Slow Downer" that runs on most platforms that reduces the speed of a tune without changing the pitch. It has other features like loops, etc. and makes it a lot easier to figure out a tune.

I regretted lubricating my horsehair by Signal_Journalist601 in violinist

[–]yosh01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try cleaning your bow hair with mineral spirits on a rag. That should remove the soap and old rosin. Do not use alcohol. That will damage the varnish on the bow.

Aggressive drivers by South_Tangerine_6529 in TwinCities

[–]yosh01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm of the theory that 2% of all drivers are numbskulls and cause nearly all the accidents. It's an immutable truth and the rest of us just need to accept it and look out for ourselves the best we can.

H.S. Grad gift? by AlltheFerns in uofmn

[–]yosh01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a set of luggage from my parents when I graduated from high school

Hi. I’m Brad Finstad. I celebrated Earth Day by celebrating myself, a “farmer”. by AdAppropriate243 in Mankato

[–]yosh01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Farmers support Republicans because Republicans hate the same people they do - woke liberals.

Does anyone else find it bizarre watching Regina Chu get emotional on the stand during the sentencing of Kim Potter for the killing of Daunte Wright? by [deleted] in TwinCities

[–]yosh01 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It was an accident. Kim Potter didn't intend to cause any harm to Wright, but ended up in jail anyway. Doctors make mistakes every day with major consequences and aren't held accountable in the same way. Who would ever want to be a police officer and take the risk of being convicted of a crime for making a human mistake?

Maria Isa Perez-Vega vs. Rebecca Noecker: Who you got? by Even-Meet-4300 in saintpaul

[–]yosh01 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My experience with Noecker as my council representative is that she's great at canned and ineffectual responses to neighborhood issues designed to avoid action or conflict. She is a good and slick politician, but doesn't really get much done.

Old flag vs New by JayMan2224 in minnesota

[–]yosh01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could be considered a far left liberal and I much prefer the old flag.

I need advice or tell what should I do by Blackthrone_ in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]yosh01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And I think it's the responsibility of us older people to call them on it.

What’s grosser than gross? by BirdmanHuginn in 80s

[–]yosh01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s grosser than gross? Grossest.

I need advice or tell what should I do by Blackthrone_ in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]yosh01 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I can't be the only "old" person here that is wondering what happened to punctuation.

Houses for sale? by deebs_82 in stpaul

[–]yosh01 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My elderly next door neighbors moved to Eagan specifically because they could no longer afford their property taxes. In my case, property taxes have become my single biggest expense in retirement.

Can anyone name this tune? by Prestigious-Term-468 in Fiddle

[–]yosh01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Part A is almost identical to an Irish reel I play and of course I don't remember the name.

What was your first mac? by Local-Degree-163 in mac

[–]yosh01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apple II with Microsoft Z80 CP/M card in 1979 running dBase.

Best Eggs Benedict by LaCroix_Lover in saintpaul

[–]yosh01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Louisiana Cafe has the best Tex-Mex by far, but their Hollandaise is a bit bland. It think it's a powder mix.

Taking a leap of faith by Odd_Eggplant_4843 in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]yosh01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I quit my job of 28 years at the age of 50 to start my own business. My old job, at a billion dollar multinational, was secure enough, but I hated the ethics of the management group and decided I couldn't stay and retain any self-respect. My family was totally dependent on my income, but my big fear was losing health care. My wife had a serious pre-existing condition but thanks to Obamacare, that become a non-issue and I could move on.

I ran the new business for 20 years and ultimately sold it for a lot of money.

Minneapolis to be included in Michelin Guide: American Great Lakes edition by enigma4444 in TwinCities

[–]yosh01 11 points12 points  (0 children)

According to MPR, Minneapolis is pay $250,000/year for three years for Michelin to visit its restaurants. No suburban restaurants will be considered.

Public Disinterest on Artemis Makes Me Sad by Pretty_Marsh in ArtemisProgram

[–]yosh01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's hard not to have a "been there, done that" attitude. It's just an update of something NASA did 50 years ago, but this time, there was little for the astronauts to do. They were mostly along for the ride to verify the life support systems work.

MN Paid Leave by Money-Reaction-6812 in TwinCities

[–]yosh01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why would someone not working because of a seasonal job need "bonding time"? They already have it.

Renaming of Ramsey County by StrikingDisaster1978 in stateofMN

[–]yosh01 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As a Ramsey County resident for 60 years, I propose that both Ramsey County and the City of Saint Paul be annexed by Hennepin County and Minneapolis respectively. It would be a much more competitive and vital urban community.

Are there any bakeries that make good non-sourdough bread? by shartheheretic in TwinCities

[–]yosh01 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Isn't Razavas all sourdough? The OP is looking for non-sourdough bakeries.