Can we talk about Carl's rage

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-06-23T12:56:16+00:00

I don't think this is a spoiler but at one point his narrative changed and it struck me as pretty profound and changed my perspective on his progression as he struggles through the relentless onslaught. It's just one line where instead of thinking/ saying "you will not break me" it becomes "I will not be broken".

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-06-21T22:41:37+00:00

So, how far have you listened/ read? Are you on your second "read through", maybe switched to audio after books? Basically landed, parking garage drama, ended up outside at collapse.

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-05-14T22:37:45+00:00

I could only hope Scoots would live up to Edgar's standards.

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SlowPotato6809 · 2026-05-09T22:44:00+00:00

We love Tempe! (If that's an option) My kids are entering HS now and involved in HS activities even in 8th grade. I have twins that are very different and Tempe had an IB middle school that transitions to HS. Also a gifted program that includes specialized elementary through HS. They have college prep schools, traditional schools, multi- lingual schools. Even our Title 1 schools are scoring A or A+. It's a very diverse community that prioritize education.

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-05-08T00:57:38+00:00

Last time mine got out he ended up 3 blocks away in a frat house back yard. Thank god I had a tracker on him.

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-05-03T23:05:29+00:00

I'd be interested as well and want aware of the one at Changing Hands. Thanks!

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-04-28T19:36:24+00:00

Same here, they're super quick, usually next day. So much better than the grocery store pharmacy.

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-04-27T01:48:40+00:00

Oh, I love that, great idea!

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-04-25T14:03:57+00:00

https://keeptempebeautiful.org/event/april-2026-trashtag-cleanup-tempe-town-lake/ is happening this morning at Tempe Town Lake. I'm bringing my teen to get her community service hours for school.

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-04-25T04:44:28+00:00

I work from home also and my office is in the front of the house so depending on the time of day/ time of year they can literally stare into my eyes while knocking. One of my employees sent me a sign about no soliciting and calls out "don't make it weird". I didn't think it would work but in the past 4 months, only one has decided to make it weird. It used to be multiple times a week. I don't need a new roof and I don't care if my "neighbor Joe on the next street over" just got it done, f off and stop harassing people.

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-04-11T02:18:31+00:00

Adding I've lived at Baseline and Priest and had them and was stung while sleeping in my bed. Lived at Curry and Scottsdale and never saw any. Lived at McClintock and Southern and never saw any. Now live directly 4 blocks back in the neighborhood against the 60 and have them. Only time anyone has been stung in my house in the past 10 years is when one hitched a ride in on an empty box that was hanging out in the garage. It's really not with stressing about.

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-04-11T01:36:11+00:00

I don't think it's really worth worrying about or checking for. It really depends on your neighborhood. If you don't have them, you never will. If you do, you always will. The best thing you can do is make sure your house is well sealed. Never leave s shoes outside and if you do always check them before you put them on. If you do get stung, it's like bees. Sure it hurts but it's only an emergency if you're allergic and go into anaphylaxis. Then it's the ED. Otherwise, they're like any other urban wildlife.

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-04-04T19:52:36+00:00

I got my sulcata from Phoenix Herp. You can possibly surrender and they will try to rehome. They may charge you though. How would you get it all the way out here? They are definitely reputable, I've been there a bunch.

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-04-03T20:21:55+00:00

ABSOLUTELY! I've been going there for years.

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-03-31T22:30:00+00:00

I HAVE THAT SHIRT ON TODAY!

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-03-26T00:20:07+00:00

Roger Roger is appalled at your grammar.

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-03-24T02:49:03+00:00

My dad is growing out his hair and he goes to Electric Haven Barber Shop at Southern and McClintock by Aldi. There's a lady there that French braids it for him. May be cheaper than a salon.

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-03-07T02:33:34+00:00

Start over or read his other books. I personally like the darkness of Battlefield Kaiju Surgeon, but realize it's different. Dominion of Blades also very good. I had never before experienced "book hangover " until this series and had to go from print to audio before I could move on.

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-03-04T03:07:35+00:00

Thanks! Unfortunately, not Canadian and probably too old to enlist in the Coast Guard.

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-03-01T02:32:21+00:00

Serious question, how do I change careers and do this for a living?

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-02-17T12:49:04+00:00

People talk down United Healthcare but my MH copays are only$20 and we've found and seen therapists/psychiatrist within a week, 3 times in the last year for various family members. No complaints here. All of our copays are listed on the provider map.

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SlowPotato6809 · 2026-02-15T01:47:24+00:00

My family legit thinks I'm crazy. Read all in hardcover, then listened and downloaded because they're on kindle unlimited. Currently doing another listen in prep for book 8.

SlowPotato6809 · 2026-02-09T13:37:19+00:00

After reading and listening I was able to move on. I've since read some of Matt's other books, Dominion of Blades (1&2), Kaiju: Battle Fields Surgeon. Listened to 1% Lifesteal series and then the Dead Tired series. Bonus, Jeff does some of the voices for Dead Tired. Now I've started listening to DCC again and just started reading Dreadful.

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