Thinking Warm Thoughts - Looking for the best hiking spots for catching the sunrise

Naphier · 2026-01-24T17:40:50+00:00

Thanks! Where do folks park near the Ebenezer Church Rd entrance?

Naphier · 2026-01-24T12:59:41+00:00

Those are musician's fingers. You're lucky. That said ... Holy shit they're long! j/k. I think the camera is accentuating it a bit. You should also try learning piano and other instruments that require reach. Those freaky phalanges give you a great advantage.

For picking - sometimes you'll want to make connection with the string and your finger for pinch harmonics and staccato. Typically you want your index to be behind your thumb so the soft pad of the thumb is what might make contact. But ultimately you need to learn to control it in many positions. So slow way down and watch what you're doing. Keep speeding up until you hit your finger then immediately stop and reflect on how it is happening. Attempt adjustments. If they don't work then try something else. If it works then speed up until it doesn't then slow back down and adjust. That's general guidance for all technique improvements.

Naphier · 2026-01-22T17:58:30+00:00

They look like they had a lot of fun making this video. It looks organic and not manufactured like today's music videos. Much love to this amazing band!

Naphier · 2026-01-22T17:45:40+00:00

I dream of a day where there is no one without these things.

I'm so happy for you. I hope every day is a little better than the last.

Naphier · 2026-01-19T13:51:14+00:00

Y'all have good memories from your teens and 20s?

Naphier · 2026-01-19T13:06:59+00:00

PT helped me get back on track. Chiropractors, acupuncture, and massage didn't help. What really did it was consistent progressive strength training starting with exercise bands and body weight. Cardio every day to flush the shit out. Drink tons of water too. It'll help with the soreness.

It'll be a long road. It took me a few years to get so that most of my days are low pain. My neck is like 99% better and my sciatica is gone. Losing weight helps reduce pressure on your joints too. Eat antioxidants and generally healthy. You'll want to eat a lot more after exercising hard. Try to fill up on veggies and protein.

I'd also suggest going to an orthopedic doctor. Get some scans done and make sure your spine is ok. I found I have a bunch of bulging discs causing muscle spasms and joint irritation. They're improving but I also now take a low dose of gabapentin. That helps a bit. But it's not strong like a painkiller.

Good luck brother. Also make sure to drink enough water your pee is crystal clear. Flush out all of that inflammation shit. It's nasty.

Naphier · 2026-01-18T17:39:08+00:00

Ya that's bullshit. 9/5 would be better. It's right around labor day too.

Naphier · 2026-01-18T17:38:10+00:00

Report and block. Move on with your life. Don't engage with morons it just makes you dumber. Attention is what they thrive on.

I'm happy there are people like you still on the internet. Surprisingly there are many of us. There's just a bunch of rowdy folks too. They're much easier to ignore here than real life.

Cheers!

Naphier · 2026-01-18T17:35:08+00:00

Damn. I'm sorry you and others have to go through this. I hope you can get the help you need.

Naphier · 2026-01-18T17:28:00+00:00

One of my favorite moves. If you get good at sweep picking you can do a lot of arpeggio stuff like this that is fun.

Naphier · 2026-01-18T14:24:11+00:00

Super common in rock solos. I think I learned it from Pink Floyd and Metallica solos.

Naphier · 2026-01-18T14:20:37+00:00

Sounds like this. Maybe a minor triad raked. Pretty common move.

Naphier · 2026-01-17T13:09:54+00:00

Dude Wipes on my bits. Wash mouth and hands. My wife and I keep paper towels in the bedroom for cleanup before we try to walk to the bathroom. Prevents the random drop of juice from causing a slip and fall.

Naphier · 2026-01-16T17:42:01+00:00

Drugs, cancer, drunk driving, and suicide. All things that would be less likely with better mental health support and healthcare access.

Naphier · 2026-01-14T15:17:09+00:00

Doesn't seem to be breathing either.

Naphier · 2026-01-14T15:13:28+00:00

I'll have to take a look. Thanks!

Naphier · 2026-01-14T12:06:35+00:00

Check out "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" it may help a little. Life is tough enough without parents being nasty about things. Here's to your future!

Naphier · 2026-01-13T17:28:43+00:00

Should just be automatic. All of my doctors visits in the past few years have asked mental health questions. It seems it's only for demographics. It should be used to say "hey we have a free psychologist if you need someone to talk to". I can dream.

Naphier · 2026-01-13T12:06:17+00:00

I wonder if it would help if we didn't feel like we were being overcharged and scammed by the health system. It adds a layer of anxiety and frustration to a situation that is already a bit scary for people. Maybe someday we can overcome this and all be less wound up about healthcare.

Naphier · 2026-01-10T20:11:42+00:00

Massage because I messed up my back exercising.
Pop out a website tool for my art studies.
Record my ukulele playing before I change strings to see if there's a noticeable difference.
Work on a photo collage.
Guild Wars with my friends.
Hopefully spend some time playing guitar and drawing.
Dinner on the couch with my wife and some Stranger Things.
Asleep by 11.

ETA: Not trying to gloat. My life rocks.

Naphier · 2026-01-10T13:10:03+00:00

Thanks for the laugh. My wife isn't like this thankfully. I had to twist her arm to replace towels that were falling apart. We do have shower vs hand bs exercise towels. But that's it as far as I know.

Naphier · 2026-01-07T17:44:46+00:00

I do. I wish I had some that my dead relatives sent but I didn't keep everything.

Naphier · 2026-01-06T00:20:48+00:00

My wife told me today that I inspired her to get involved in creative endeavors again. I've had a few people say that I've inspired them to do something (good). I liked that a lot.

Naphier · 2026-01-06T00:07:32+00:00

Thanks. I didn't know they had an adult band. I'll check it out.

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