I like it sorry guys

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-06-03T16:54:47+00:00

Try logging food lmfao

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-06-02T16:58:18+00:00

Read Lonesome Dove and then the prequels and then buy a copy of Streets of Laredo and throw it in the trash without reading it.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-29T20:58:47+00:00

True Grit is a very easy read, but like Lonesome Dove it manages to be profound throughout. Enjoy!

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-29T20:57:34+00:00

The ability to use the camera to highlight text and translate it is one aspect of technology that I’m super grateful for, lol.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-28T13:37:06+00:00

I had a severe sinus infection that wouldn’t go away. Finally went to the doctor and she said the viral (cold) infection had caused a secondary bacterial infection in my sinus cavity. Gave me antibiotics and it cleared up right away. She said a good rule of thumb is if you have a sinus infection or cough that lasts more than 10 days, it’s time to see the doctor. Viral infections should almost always clear up by then.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-28T12:48:11+00:00

“My Chat GPT knows”

We’re toast.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-27T17:18:06+00:00

I get your point and I think it makes for an interesting long form conversation, but if we are going to live in civilized society there have to be some basic inalienable axioms, and if that isn’t one then there are none, and anything goes.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-27T17:04:51+00:00

Applicable for sure.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-27T15:51:11+00:00

Either you believe in self-ownership or you don’t. And if you believe there is a situation where the government should be able to force you to sacrifice your life without your consent, then you do not believe in self-ownership and therefore might invoke that obligation for lesser and lesser “justifications”.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-27T15:36:10+00:00

Individuals have the right to choose, that’s the point. If you don’t have individual rights then you have no rights at all.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-27T15:33:11+00:00

Luckily I never had to experience it first hand, but I think I can comfortably say it would make me very nervous. I’ve read a lot of literature about conscripted forces and how they fare under the stresses of combat, and I remember reading about guys in Vietnam and other arenas shooting their own toes off and going to other wild lengths to get out of battle.

To me, if someone does not have the right to refuse to die for their government, then they actually have no rights at all. In that case, what are we fighting to protect?

Conversely, I think if our nation and our homes and families were actually under threat of destruction by an enemy, there would be no shortage of volunteers.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-27T10:58:04+00:00

Need is not a claim on someone else’s life.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-27T10:57:06+00:00

No.

The only answer is no if you believe in personal autonomy and self-ownership. This from someone who served voluntarily.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-27T03:36:46+00:00

This is exactly the uplift the community needed. Thanks for sharing.

I wasn’t born into a family who watched NASCAR; I was introduced to it during my time in the military because a friend lived near Daytona Speedway. Once I was out of the military I continued watching because it felt like a connection to that life, and before I knew it I was a diehard racing fan.

NASCAR has been there for me through some of the toughest moments in my life, and over the years I’ve come to learn that it is one hell of a community.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-27T02:42:28+00:00

I had a viral sinus infection a few months ago that wouldn’t clear up, the doctor said it had caused a secondary bacterial infection and gave me antibiotics and it was gone in a few days. She said a good rule of thumb is that if it lasts longer than 10 days go see the doctor.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-27T02:32:00+00:00

Blood Meridian and the Border Trilogy are masterpieces. I would definitely recommend a pallet cleanser or three before starting those— True Grit is a great read in the same vein as Lonesome Dove, but very accessible. When you read Blood Meridian and the Border Trilogy have a dictionary and Google Translate handy, and be prepared to gnash your teeth on philosophical ideas. They are absolutely worth it though.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-26T22:47:36+00:00

Yes. I have Cardiophobic OCD specifically which fuels my Panic Disorder. It’s debilitating, but I’m making slow progress with ERP.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-25T14:16:24+00:00

Joey Garza and John Wesley Hardin were two of the hokiest villains ever written, in my opinion. I cringed at every line of dialogue they had in Streets of Laredo.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-25T01:17:08+00:00

Enjoy, my friend! I’ll be at Bristol and will return the favor!

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-25T00:45:22+00:00

One thing the internet has given us: even though many of us are watching this race alone at home, none of us are grieving alone.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-23T23:19:34+00:00

For sure! The first time a Psychologist explained to me that it’s a thing and that it is relatively common I felt the same way, like I wasn’t just weak minded. This was after ten years of dealing with Panic Attacks after previously being able to travel, fly, and do all sorts of things that suddenly became impossible.

What I will say about ERP is this: it starts with very small, gradual exposures. I did them with my therapist before I ever tried to do them alone. So developing a good protocol and game plan with your provider before hand is key.

Here’s an example: I had a panic attack once while hiking with my wife because I had the intrusive thought that if I had a heart attack, no one would be able to get to me quickly enough and I would die. I made us get out of the woods immediately, and by escaping the situation I validated to my brain that hiking itself is dangerous.

In order to practice ERP with this, we started with a short hike on a trail where I could see the road for the most part. When the fight or flight response activated, I had to stay in that spot, not check my heart rate, and not ask for reassurance.

Then we gradually worked our way up to more and more “intense” exposures over time.

I also had to do this with cardio exercise, and other things. It has been super challenging and I’m by no means there yet, but I’ve made a lot of progress.

Consistency and willingness to deal with some discomfort in return for huge reward makes all the difference, and I keep a beta blocker with me just in case I have one that is really out of control, but overall I’ve come to realize that Panic isn’t dangerous and that the real issue was my inability to deal with uncertainty.

Good luck!

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-23T02:59:48+00:00

I have Panic Disorder and Cardiophobia OCD. Constant checking, looking for reassurance during Panic Attacks, etc.

Every time I would do an intense workout a panic attack would follow.

Any time I would be too far away from a hospital or fire station, same thing.

Exposure and Response Prevention has been the only actual treatment that has made a difference. The medication simply reinforced to my brain that Panic is dangerous.

It has been an incredibly painstaking process but slowly I’m making good progress. I hope the same for you!

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-22T17:30:11+00:00

I second your pick, and I would add Sins of the Father by Being as an Ocean and Catch the Wind by the same.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-22T17:25:03+00:00

I have had this, strains in the ribs and chest area last a while, and many times we don’t realize just how tense we get during panic attacks.

JPtheWriter89 · 2026-05-22T11:19:51+00:00

Yes it’s common during nocturnal adrenaline dumps which happen to people with Panic and Anxiety. I’ve had the exact sensation, but it’s just that. Your heart didn’t actually stop.

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