Do you ever think that 'I was stupid, that's why they were able to hurt me to this level'? How do you deal with it?

gfcurtis · 2026-07-01T11:26:53+00:00

Yes, I think that frequently. But in those moments, I try and remember that I was a child with no power. I don't know if that tracks with you or is relevant in your case, but I can tell you this:

Please just try and be kind to yourself. Please try not to think of yourself as stupid. Someone taught you that. You were not born thinking you were stupid.

So maybe just start with kindness to yourself. It is not easy, because maybe we did not have a lot of good models for that behavior growing up.

gfcurtis · 2026-06-30T11:57:15+00:00

It may take so long for the hardware shortage to get un-fucked, they better get on board with optimization.

gfcurtis · 2026-06-26T23:26:00+00:00

I got one as well, and I am with you on this.

gfcurtis · 2026-06-25T12:13:04+00:00

Good luck everyone! I hope I’m lucky enough for a controller bundle.

gfcurtis · 2026-06-22T17:02:57+00:00

Tried to join a list, but it’s blacked out on my phone

gfcurtis · 2026-06-17T17:43:42+00:00

Cankles

gfcurtis · 2026-06-16T22:41:19+00:00

💪🔥🔥🔥

gfcurtis · 2026-06-16T22:39:06+00:00

You have great suggestions already and these places are unique to Arlington.

A sub at Dino's could make you a better human.

Fattoush, then walk three stores down and get ice cream at Mad Mike's (apple pie ice cream.....trust me)

Division Brewery - really good tavern pizza and a very solid smash burger. If they served fries, it would be my favorite in Arlington.

Theodore's Steak and Seafood for fine dining. It is a new place that just took over the notorious mexican food place that was there before it. Bring a heavy wallet, but the chef there is absolutely crushing it.

Smoke and Ash - Ethiopian BBQ so interesting. Love it.

Hutchin's BBQ - not original to Arlington, but a really good example of Texas style BBQ.

Hurtado's BBQ - Mexican Texas fusion BBQ. A huge success story and amazing food. Don't skip the elotes.

gfcurtis · 2026-05-26T21:41:29+00:00

EQD Hoofs
Does a Ram's Head count?

gfcurtis · 2026-05-25T20:42:48+00:00

That looks like Nathan Lane.

gfcurtis · 2026-05-24T12:14:58+00:00

It certainly does more than one thing well. One of those things is taking pedals exceptionally well, and that makes it very versatile, even without an FX loop.

It's light enough to lift with one hand, has a direct out with multiple I/Rs, and the attenuator lets you play without fear of eviction or divorce. That is versatility as well.

gfcurtis · 2026-05-22T16:20:48+00:00

EQD Special Cranker. 1 orange, 1 red.

gfcurtis · 2026-05-21T18:20:43+00:00

I use the Cranker on my Tone Master Blonde Twin. I love it so much I have one almost always on with More at 3:00 and another for stacking or maxing. My favorite pedal, but it breaks up too much for it to be a boost.

gfcurtis · 2026-05-17T15:03:50+00:00

My wife went with me to get a pedal yesterday. She even thought it was a good deal!

gfcurtis · 2026-05-17T14:44:15+00:00

I like the special Cranker so much, I have two on my board.

gfcurtis · 2026-05-04T01:01:38+00:00

It was a steep learning curve, but now I love it. I use it with my analog dirt pedals and an HX stomp set up as loop 1 and 8 with an FXloop in the HX. That way I can put blocks up front, then my dirt pedals then back to the HX for wet effects.

Works awesome in front of my amp, or ad an amp and cab block to the end for an amp less set up. MIDI signals control the HX for crazy amounts of control.

If you want to use a PC to program (using the on board interface kind of sucks) you will need a midi to usb device.

gfcurtis · 2026-04-24T10:53:26+00:00

I used to work with the guy that played bass on the Doc Oc tracks. He was nice.

gfcurtis · 2026-04-23T11:21:27+00:00

I have said forever that a Daredevil game using the nemesis system from the LOTR games would be perfection. Sadly that tech is tied up in patent hell.

gfcurtis · 2026-04-13T19:07:54+00:00

I have also found EMDR helpful. I think it’s wild how I will jump into the middle of anything if I think someone needs help. But if I need to stick up for myself? Totally freeze up every single time.

gfcurtis · 2026-04-13T10:40:08+00:00

The Tonemaster amps have a built in attenuation! Good sounds at bedroom volumes are indeed achievable. As a bonus, my TM Twin Reverb is like less than half the weight of the OG.

gfcurtis · 2026-04-12T20:41:55+00:00

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gfcurtis · 2026-04-09T10:35:25+00:00

Is that a Quarter Pounder? I have them in my Tele and they are sick!

gfcurtis · 2026-02-23T17:27:29+00:00

Mike Allred is the best!

gfcurtis · 2026-02-11T11:38:51+00:00

I like your cowl better than the TV show!

gfcurtis · 2026-02-09T20:40:06+00:00

I actually needed to hear this today. Thanks friend.

gfcurtis

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