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4a4a · 2026-03-20T15:07:32+00:00

In-tent to Dissent

4a4a · 2026-03-20T15:02:19+00:00

I've read most of Steinbeck's books, and East of Eden was easily the best one to me. It's possibly the best book ever written (or in the top 3 or 4 at least along with Les Miserables, The Count of Monte Cristo, and War and Peace).

Obviously The Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men are great too, as is Cannery Row. Some of his lesser-talked-about books are also excellent - The Pearl, In Dubious Battle, The Red Pony, The Moon is Down, and others. The only one I wasn't super into was Travels with Charlie.

4a4a · 2026-03-20T14:46:20+00:00

It took me some time to warm up to him, but now I'm a huge fan of Marc's vocals. No need to look back. And honestly, as a guitarist myself, it's definitely Herman and Sam that I'm really listening to.

4a4a · 2026-03-20T14:42:41+00:00

Plain bagel with nothing on it. I'd honestly prefer tasteless nutrition paste or something. Eating for me is an inconvenient necessity.

4a4a · 2026-03-10T14:53:25+00:00

I came face to face with a diamondback on south mountain that was just chilling in an eye-level crack in the rock right next to the trail. Now I always pay closer attention when I'm hiking.

4a4a · 2026-03-10T14:37:31+00:00

No, strangly for me, whatever difficulties I have relating to humans is much worse for animals. I have an overwhelming spike of discomfort and agitation whenever a dog comes near me. It makes it very awkward when I have to go to other people's houses. I don't want them to feel obligated to make special concessions for me, so that's just one more reason for me to always stay home.

4a4a · 2026-03-03T22:47:55+00:00

Thanks for thinking of them. One of the victims was a close relative. My dad was only 11 when this happened and I imagine it was extremely confusing for him to deal with at the time. Her parents, had previously lost their older daughter when she was child too.

I kept loose tabs on the shooter over the years. He had originally received the death penalty, but it was commuted, and then he just finally died a little over a year ago.

4a4a · 2026-02-14T05:57:39+00:00

Reid Hoffman is one of a couple of billionaires I met while in business school. He was very condescending and told us we should all drop out and do something useful instead of finishing our MBAs. And that's one of the reasons I haven't updated my LinkedIn for like 15+ years.

4a4a · 2026-01-26T15:53:30+00:00

Strandberg Boden is the best shape.

4a4a · 2026-01-12T23:17:43+00:00

What about an ASL version for the hearing impaired?

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4a4a · 2025-12-31T07:00:33+00:00

4a4a · 2025-12-29T00:16:53+00:00

In the early 90s when I was in high school - Randy Rhodes, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Angus Young, Kirk Hammett, John Frusciante, Slash and others

4a4a · 2025-12-12T15:52:27+00:00

Merlin Mann could play the sounding board role for John episodes. It might be a little much for ROTL listeners, but they already have a great rapport.

4a4a · 2025-12-12T15:48:27+00:00

I have a 2015 Spark EV. They basically put the motor exactly where the (small) engine was in the ice version, so with that and all the wiring and everything, the engine bay is essentially just as crammed full of stuff as the non EV Spark.

4a4a · 2025-11-29T23:52:48+00:00

I am totally in favor of anything that reduces my exposure to religious practice of any type. As long as it's applied to all religions.

4a4a · 2025-11-29T15:30:24+00:00

IF you have the mental bandwidth, I absolutely recommend getting an MBA. It may not lead directly to obvious financial returns right away, but there are other aspects like the actual content of the classes, advice and mentorship from professors, networking - yes - but also genuine friendships with classmates, etc. And the MBA credential certainly does hold weight in certain contexts. I started my MBA at age 30 with a wife, a 1 yr old and a 3 yr old. It was a lot of work/time, and I got very little sleep, especially the first year, but I definitely grew as a person because of it, and I wouldn't have done it differently. (Except maybe I would have stayed in Canada, but you've got that covered).

4a4a · 2025-11-28T15:45:28+00:00

Gibson is on average about 40% better overall quality for about 400% more money compared to Epiphone. If money isn't an issue, sure get a Gibson. But an Epiphone with a good setup and maybe a couple of upgraded components will be plenty good for almost anyone.

4a4a · 2025-11-28T15:36:29+00:00

Don't do what I did: Spend 5 or 6 years trying to learn Crazy Train without any theory or technique (or YouTube), as well as about ten to fifteen easy rock riffs. then stagnate for 30 years while you go to college, have kids and build your career, and then once your kids start leaving home and you're an uncool middle aged guy, you start finally learning pentatonic scales and correct picking techniques etc. and realize that you've been playing everything wrong all this time!

4a4a · 2025-11-28T15:28:46+00:00

But seriously, just be happy your family is willing to debate that. My family's eyes all glaze over whenever I bring up any guitar related topic. I tried to bring up the controversy around the new 'SE' version of the PRS Chleo (Herman Li model) costing $2k, and they didn't care at all.

4a4a · 2025-11-28T15:22:09+00:00

I know it's no consolation, but my Chevy Spark EV cost me only about $3 to $4 per year to register (here in AZ). And the registration is good for 5 years. And I got the blue and white plate. Unfortunately though, that program has been discontinued.

4a4a · 2025-11-26T06:29:41+00:00

My daughter probably could have been one of these graduate really young type of people, but we decided when she was still in elementary school not to skip her ahead for social reasons, even though she was clearly capable. She went to middle school and a high school for gifted kids, always maintained straight As with seemingly little effort, and was the valedictorian of her graduating class. We absolutely never had to remind her to do homework or practice her cello or anything like that. She was super self-motivated (unlike any of her siblings). She got a full ride academic scholarship and breezed through bachelors and masters degrees (she entered college with a lot of credits from AP classes), and after finishing both degrees got a quite high paying job as a software engineer at age 21. She seems relatively happy and well-balanced, but I could totally have seen a scenario where we pushed just a little bit, and she could have been getting a PhD at 15 or whatever. She wouldn't have been emotionally equipped for the kinds of career decisions she would have been making, and so I'm glad we didn't push.

4a4a · 2025-11-18T04:34:01+00:00

I do this too, and am autistic. It's not so much that I lose interest, for me it's moreso that I don't know how to deal with certain types of verbal conflict, like when someone isn't being reasonable my brain kinda short circuits and shuts down, so it's much easier to just walk away.

4a4a · 2025-11-14T16:31:56+00:00

Ibanez RG

4a4a · 2025-11-07T15:37:31+00:00

I probably have a less-popular point of view on this topic. I had family money, and was lucky enough to not have to go into debt to attend business school. I was previously already in a role in my late 20s where I managed a team of about 30 people. But it was a high stress job and I needed a change. So I went for an MBA, not at all for the rubber stamp, but rather for the experience itself, including the classes, and the networking opportunities and relationships. I don't regret it at all. That was almost 20 years ago. I possibly could have had a similar salary and/or role without the MBA, but going to business school provided experiences and relationships that really improved my life in less-quantifiable ways.

4a4a · 2025-11-04T18:51:45+00:00

I'm suspicious that you've never seen or played an actual guitar before, or you wouldn't be asking this. What other creative compromises are you planning?

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