Signs of Autumn-2016 It is autumn-2016, the signs are clear. The air is cooler. The kids are back at school. People seem busier as the relaxed summer disposition subsides. It’s fall. The leaves will soon begin to change color and the temperature will steadily begin to drop as we head towards winter. Here in the north, […]
Category Archives: Blog
All posts and categories live under the Blog category. This is Jose’s personal blog that spans many topics. Use the category menu on the right to see posts that are specific to that category or just browse through this category. Posts are organized here by publication date from newest to oldest.
Visual Art: HDG Blog Logos Designed by Jose
Why did Jose design these logos? I have made a few different graphics for this site, or perhaps I should call them logos for my different post types. Here is what I have come up with so far. The “art” logo above is used for posts like this where I will post either graphic design […]
Original Poetry: “My North Star” by Jose Bernardo
My North Star I dream of you Endlessly With each passing moment I only long to be with you Just to gaze upon your smile Just to get lost in your eyes To breathe the same air To accidentally brush your hand My heart pounds faster My breathing is shallow Just the thought of you Drives […]
Lyrics: “Beyond the Light” by Jose Bernardo
Beyond the Light “Beyond the Light” is a song I wrote while I was a student at Berklee College of Music, but never got around to recording it or publishing it. I always liked the lyrics I came up with, so I’ve decided to share them. I wrote these lyrics while hearing Geddy Lee’s voice singing these […]
CD Review: Steven Wilson – “4 1/2”
Artist : Steven Wilson Album : 4 1/2 (2016 Kscope) Tracks : 6 Artist website : www.stevenwilsonhq.com OVERVIEW : This is my first listen to Steven Wilson’s 4 1/2. I have heard bits and pieces of his solo work and will be listening to all of his solo records and documenting my first impressions of them all in future […]
Journal: Hearing Aid Experiment Part-3
The Hearing Aid Experiment Part-3I’ve used my hearing aid for about one month now and this is part-3 of my journey with this tech in my ear.I’ve really gotten used to wearing the hearing aid now. I’m not entirely comfortable with all the high frequencies I’m hearing, but at least my ear canal has gotten […]
Poetry: “Pages of History” by Jose Bernardo
Pages of History Pages of history Black and white photography Story lines don’t change The cycle never breaks News on the twitter feed Bite size lives of amenity The characters may change But the plot remains the same Pages of history Struggle for uniformity Tow the social line It’s best to be desensitized The past a great mystery […]
Visual Art: New “Chords of the Day” Logo
Chords of the Day Gets a New Logo I spent a little bit of time designing the new logo for Chords of the Day last Thursday. If I don’t say so myself, I think it came out very nicely. It didn’t take me very long to design it. Even if it is a bit basic, it does […]
CD Review: Periphery – “Juggernaut: Omega”
Artist : Periphery Album : Juggernaut: Omega (2015 Sumerian/Century Media) Tracks : 7 Artist website : www.periphery.net OVERVIEW : This is disc 2 of the two CD set Juggernaut: Alpha/Omega, the third studio effort from the progressive metal band Periphery. I’ve done a separate post on disc 1. I really like this band. They’re very musical, modern, and heavy. […]
Journal: Webmaster Experiment
How I Got Started as a Webmaster and got in to Webdesign I hired a webmaster when I launched my first website 10 years ago. I was not confident that I could learn to do this. At the time, it seemed like every website required coding and I didn’t know the first thing about it. I also […]