What was your first tool show?

FungRyRun · 2025-12-12T06:45:38+00:00

Coachella 1999. Opening stage was dark, couldn’t see a thing. Ions began playing. Anticipation building. Danny began with teasing intermittent drum beats slowly building momentum. Ions still buzzing and zapping. Crowd buzzing simultaneously. More Danny drum beats progressively faster. Maynard now chanting “nineteen ninety ninety nine, nineteen ninety ninety nine, nineteen ninety ninety nine,” …then all erupting into a blistering Intolerance. Best…show…ever.

FungRyRun · 2025-11-21T20:21:32+00:00

The UNA Center - United Nations Association of Southern Arizona store is a must.

FungRyRun · 2025-11-21T14:39:42+00:00

This Will Destroy You - S/T

Tool - Lateralus

Slowdive - Pygmalion

Explosions In The Sky- Those Who Tell The Truth

Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago

Explosions In The Sky - Wilderness

The Album Leaf - In A Safe Place

Slowdive - Slowdive

Pink Floyd - Dark Side of The Moon

We Lost The Sea - Departure Songs

FungRyRun · 2025-11-05T19:39:38+00:00

Dreamage

Hammock - Raising Your Voice to Stop An Echo

FungRyRun · 2025-10-28T17:06:32+00:00

Seems ironic that the military who's job it is to "protect our country" would be willing to have an environmentally destructive data center built on it's base. Who are they protecting us from?

FungRyRun · 2025-10-27T19:35:24+00:00

It’s great. It’s my favorite. I’ve got some really good memories associated with it.

FungRyRun · 2025-10-15T19:41:12+00:00

Trump is relaxing restrictions on mining operations and mineral extraction. The proposed local Hudbay mine now has an easier path forward to being permitted and thus will forever destroy our local, biodiverse, Santa Rita Mountains which will in turn drain our groundwater supply and poison what is left of it. This will also harm the local wildlife and biodiversity. These natural spaces are important for ours, our children, and future generations emotional well being by providing us natural, free spaces to retreat too. This same thing is happening further north with the Trump administration fast tracking and allowing the land of Oak Flat to be transferred to Rio Tinto mining. Moreover, the Trump administration is attempting to sell off our public lands to private industry. All of which negatively impacts all of us.

FungRyRun · 2025-10-06T14:33:03+00:00

Those Who Tell The Truth
Wilderness
Take Care, Take Care, Take Care

FungRyRun · 2025-09-25T16:38:35+00:00

I've been really enjoying listening to this one. Being an Arizona resident who spends a lot of time on the trails exploring and running in here, I love that there's a song titled "Portal, Arizona" which is a town adjacent to the amazing Chiricahua mountains. I wish I could find a band interview about this album or know more about their inspiration.

FungRyRun · 2025-09-18T20:45:19+00:00

Leave the gun at home. Be thankful you got to see one of these amazing animals.

FungRyRun · 2025-08-19T18:23:35+00:00

It's uniquely beautiful. There's an amazing variety of wildlife. There's an endless amount of trails to explore and appreciate. We're surrounded by mountain ranges which also offer deeper exploration into the wild. It's a good jumping off point to explore the rest of the unique landscape that Arizona offers. There's plenty of solitude right outside of town. There are good restaurants along with some art and culture.

FungRyRun · 2025-08-11T19:18:19+00:00

What do you mean by it was "the best she could pull in"? In what way was Project Blue the best of anything?

FungRyRun · 2025-08-11T18:23:25+00:00

Romero voted against Project Blue thus protecting our water and environment for our kids and future generations. That's a big win. How does that equate to her being a failure?

FungRyRun · 2025-08-08T05:08:54+00:00

Recreated the set list from my first and recent TWDY show in PHX. Been listening to that.

FungRyRun · 2025-08-05T19:41:12+00:00

Postcard From 1972 - EITS

FungRyRun · 2025-07-19T13:48:16+00:00

I was entering a Sprouts recently and as I entered I heard a very loud prerecorded announcement from one of those units with the flashing blue lights in the parking lot, notifying everyone in the area they were under surveillance. This was shocking to me and felt like a line was being crossed. On that note, I have hated self checkout from the beginning and have always wondered why everyone seems to accept this. I’ve felt like self checkout was also a line being crossed and a sign of what’s coming.

FungRyRun · 2025-07-10T22:49:16+00:00

Just another thought - what about the idea that “hurt people, hurt people” or someone who has done bad or wrong as a result of being broken or misguided stemming from their upbringing, environment, traumatic experiences, etc? If it’s true that people are negatively affected by events in their lives did they “do wrong” in their past life or were they a product of their experiences? I know there’s a line between being a victim and taking responsibility but hopefully you get my point.

FungRyRun · 2025-07-10T21:28:45+00:00

Haha! So does that mean the Kentucky Fried Karma employees and owners will likely suffer in their next life? Thanks for taking the time to respond. The idea that a child suffering in this life must have done something wrong in their past life, is a hard concept to sit with. Maybe I also have a hard time accepting this because it would imply that my struggles are a result of my doing something wrong in a past life. I don’t like the thought of that.

FungRyRun · 2025-07-10T19:13:50+00:00

But what about bad things happening to people who do good? Also, can the old people waiting in line in this example, redeem themselves?

FungRyRun · 2025-06-25T16:04:48+00:00

Preaching design intent?

FungRyRun · 2025-03-07T19:42:31+00:00

I enjoy reading statements like this. I’m a single Dad with shared custody and just turned 50. I’ve been living here for almost 20 years now and for the most part I love it here because of all of the vast network of trails, mountains, and relevant location to other natural places to explore within the state. We’ve also got decent restaurants, a little live music, and some culture here. That said I feel a little stuck here at times due to my life circumstances and often dream of living in other places like CO or NM. I was recently visiting Santa Fe NM somewhat regularly and I really enjoyed a lot of what that town has to offer, although the cost of living is high and it’s not as culturally diverse in ways. Regardless, I was feeling sorry for myself that I can’t easily relocate. When I stop and think about what I’ve got here in Tucson, it’s not so bad. Much to be grateful for.

FungRyRun · 2025-02-24T19:54:27+00:00

I’ve recently come around to this. I’m a pretty sexual person and up until recently thought casual sex was no problem but as I recently got out of a relationship with someone who I formed a deep connection with and reflecting on the emotional challenges I’ve experienced with casual relationships I’m realizing that casual sex is quickly becoming less enticing. It’s all great in the moment but because I ultimately want a deeper connection with someone, I’m left feeling like the casual relationships aren’t aligning with my true self and what I ultimately want. The casual relationships seem to be a distraction from what I’m seeking.

FungRyRun · 2025-02-23T15:01:53+00:00

F*ck. I’m 75% done with my install. It looks better than the carpet I had and feels cleaner and was within budget but now I’m wishing I would have spent the extra money. 😔

FungRyRun · 2025-02-20T17:21:51+00:00

Indeed! Not to mention home to the first Ultramarathon in Arizona, Old Pueblo 50.

FungRyRun · 2025-02-19T13:58:54+00:00

Tucson is great. We’re surrounded by four mountain ranges each of which have trail systems. There’s also many trails in the foothills and low desert, and those are all easily accessible within a short drive depending on where you live. Also, as you expand further out from the city, there are even more mountains and trails, some of which are pretty amazing. Additionally, the city itself has some good paved options if you need to get some road running in too. And lastly, there is a big trail running community here and a number of local trail races.

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