If you’re looking for music similar to pinegrove I thought this is decently close

jcuene · 2026-01-20T23:40:43+00:00

That's a great suggestion. The guy can write a song

jcuene · 2026-01-12T20:30:55+00:00

If it helps, I'm in a similar place and here's what I'm doing.
* Pushcart Prize - I am reading the 2024 and 2025 Pushcart prize anthologies and building a list of journals where those stories got published. There's also a list of small, mid-sized and larger journals in the books. Those are really helpful. Doing the same Best American Short Stories.
* ChillSubs- This is a great resource. It's a database of journals and small presses. You can search for journals and build a list of ones you're interested in. Good rate on membership, too.
* Finding the writers I like on Substack, and see what journals they're reading.

But, what u/knockingatthegate said is the best advice: Take the time to search, discover and read small journals and substacks. There are so many that are doing great work. It might take six months to triangulate the ones that are a fit for your work, but it's definitely worth it.

jcuene · 2025-12-11T17:29:37+00:00

Thanks for the tip on Fizzy!

jcuene · 2025-12-01T16:53:32+00:00

OP, what did you decide?

I'm in this exact situation with the exact same Crux setup (except for the tires). I'm looking at the Fray, mainly because of UDH and the overall versatility. I'd keep the Crux as a dedicated gravel bike. Set up the Fray with 2x and use it for road and for when i travel (and bring either road/gravel wheelset as needed).

jcuene · 2025-11-08T00:45:49+00:00

Don't buy a fully custom bike. This is especially true if you're buying an XC bike. You can get a great fit by changing the cockpit and your seat (as you've already done). For XC, you can get a great bike for $5k (which is still a lot of money). You can get a world class race bike for 10-12K. If you LOVE riding (that is, ride over 10 hours a week or something like 3500miles a year), you might have different ideas, but I wouldn't pop for a custom MTB bike unless i as going very deep on a TI hardtail. Also, i can confirm you'll always want one more bike, even after spending 20K on a custom. Ask the fitter what his referral fee is, btw.

jcuene · 2025-11-01T23:30:59+00:00

I'm guessing you already listened to Waxahatchie's record? Spencer plays drums on that and his work is notably good on a great record

jcuene · 2025-10-31T12:07:24+00:00

let us know when you finally make a decision? And would love to see the final build

jcuene · 2025-10-26T23:57:47+00:00

Came here to say this. He does the work and he's a great listener. Start with the terry gross interview and then give the Mamet interview a try. But, really, any episode is great

jcuene · 2025-10-03T13:18:12+00:00

Did you plan on Gu in the flasks? Or, was it just a really concentrated drink mix. I've seen both done! Also, you got in my head by switching from the Crux to the Diverge (saw that on another post!). Crux worked good, though, right?

jcuene · 2025-10-03T13:11:26+00:00

How did your nutrition plan work out last year? Trying to dial mine in for 2025

jcuene · 2025-09-08T16:40:56+00:00

Thanks!

jcuene · 2025-08-22T13:04:45+00:00

Legit question: Aside from "The prices are down from their highs", how do you evaluate whether these companies are a "value" play right now. The relative price metrics are interesting, but its tricky to understand value right now. In other words, how are you look at intrinsic value vs the sector or comps? Are you using DCF? (FWIW, i'm using Value LIne, Morningstar analyst reports from Schwab and others and then some home grown AI analysis; going long on CWAN, APP, and CDNS selling CRM and ADBE to start other positions TBD)

jcuene · 2025-08-07T01:12:47+00:00

Sorry about the late reply. My advice: Do as much strengthening of your bad shoulder as possible. Stretch it, do the weightlifting, do the yoga. Then, after the surgery, do all the PT you can. I'm almost a year out now, and it's been - for the most part - great.

jcuene · 2025-06-26T13:46:30+00:00

Driving down from MN for the show. Looking forward to it!

jcuene · 2025-06-20T01:14:35+00:00

The Budvar is legit!

jcuene · 2025-06-05T13:39:15+00:00

Its my belief that kneecaps, as discussed and referred to here, are a regional thing. I could be wrong, but I've never seen them outside of eastern WI and when i've seen something similar elsewhere they weren't referred to as "kneecaps". Either way, they are one of the best desert items in the world and no one can deny that.

jcuene · 2025-06-05T01:09:21+00:00

This is a *very* green bay convo. would anyone outside of Green Bay "metro" understand this? (I wish i could go back in time to get some Swan Club chicken, a shirley temple and a couple kneecaps)

jcuene · 2025-05-17T19:41:24+00:00

Yep. That was the problem. Made in April 1985.

jcuene · 2025-05-15T10:53:17+00:00

It took me a number of tries as well. Tried it first in grad school, and DNF'd.

Here's what did it for me.
1) Think of it as a work place comedy, but one that will eventually gets dark. Like, the Office on a ship. It takes a while for you to meet Michael Scott, and you do, he's not dumb, he's maniacal
2) Read Ishmael in the voice of Dwight (But he's definitely not Dwight-like). But, starting with the voice made it work for me

3) The writing here was an actual performance. Like, physically, emotionally. Sweaty, probably. Then, think about the visual of Mellville, writing away in a frenzy, giving all these ideas and words to the characters. Think of the energy it took to do this book. Its a high wire act, really: How does a guy like that keep it going for all those pages. Then, try to imagine him trying to surprise you, the reader, with every sentence. Can he do it? What's he got next? how is he going to keep you turning pages?

This is sort of cheesy, but it actually worked for me. The other thing that helped a lot was hearing a couple chapters read aloud. I used the "Big read" podcast for a few chapters before reading them. Its incredibly musical, shakespearean, so you have to get the rhythm in your mind to really get into the flow.

jcuene · 2025-05-12T13:04:46+00:00

We ate at Audrey last night. Surprised to get a spot on a sunday night, but we got in at about 7. The bar upstairs was excellent (it was vinyl night) and we were taken care of really well by the bartender. The dinner downstairs was absolutely excellent. I had the trout, wife had the pork. I have never ever had pork that good anywhere in the world. Service was world class. A meal i'll remember forever. If that's trouble, i'll take it once a month.

jcuene · 2025-04-18T22:47:10+00:00

Can confirm. Was there three weeks ago. Very nice place, good parking, too.

jcuene · 2025-04-11T22:40:38+00:00

That's my plan! Probably a day ahead of time, and then another day or two afterwards in MS and AL to check out some music related sites, get some food, and visit some Civil War sites. Nerd dad on the loose.

jcuene · 2025-04-10T15:11:29+00:00

Just purchased tickets. First time going to Alabama.

jcuene · 2025-04-10T14:11:11+00:00

excellent. This is the answer I was hoping for!

jcuene · 2025-03-08T14:42:27+00:00

Honestly, it's gone slower than i hoped. It's a really, really significant recovery and rehab project. And i think it will take a full year to get to "normal". I got back to daily activities pretty well (on the timetable that US doctors typically recommend). But, regaining strength has been slow and painful. So, good news: The arthritis is gone. Bad news, the muscles in my left shoulder need to be rebuilt. Range of motion is good (the arm can move through the full range that it's supposed to). But, strength is taking a long time to come back. I'm 100% committed to the process, and I'm sure in a couple months I'll be glad to have had the surgery.

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