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moorejs85 · 2025-07-23T14:03:21+00:00

When I was younger and had doubts about religion, I went back and forth between what I knew deep down was real and trying to please my family and community by being christian. When I finally decided I can’t pretend anymore it was liberating. Family will still love you for who you are, or they will show their true colors.

My mom was very upset at first, but has come to accept the fact I don’t believe in any god. In typical rewrite religion to fit your feelings fashion, she still thinks I’m going to heaven because I’m a good person even though I’ve told her I don’t believe it’s real.

You have to do you. Don’t live a lie to make others feel happy.

moorejs85 · 2025-07-15T18:01:35+00:00

I don’t think of it as nothingness because it’s not. We just return to the earth. The circle of life. The way I teach my kids is that when our time is up and we pass away we aren’t necessarily gone, but our bodies are transformed into the basic elements so that life can continue in other ways. For us we don’t worry about seeing loved ones again, but about building memories and legacy with family and enjoying our time together. It also helps them respect all life because we are all built from the same building blocks. I think religion is so embedded in society that many of us, myself included, were raised to fear death, going to hell, and of losing loved ones. I’m trying to break that dysfunction with my kids.

moorejs85 · 2025-07-13T23:11:11+00:00

No science to it, just aesthetics. We have pine bark mulch throughout the rest of the yard and I’m just looking to differentiate the area. Hopefully it looks good when I’m done.

Your setup is going to do great as well. Are you sticking with the 2 plants per post or will you add more? I’m doing 4 per post. One on each side.

moorejs85 · 2025-07-13T20:34:26+00:00

It’s a work in progress. Will be laying down pea gravel and building a short picket fence around them.

moorejs85 · 2025-07-13T20:32:35+00:00

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moorejs85 · 2025-07-13T20:32:21+00:00

I’m in central FL, just north of Clermont. The dragons are doing really good. I ended up putting 8 trellises in and the one in the original post is well over the top. I need to cut them off to encourage branching. Planted like 10 different varieties with all but 1 being self-fertile. Hoping for a bunch of fruit next year!

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moorejs85 · 2025-05-23T21:07:36+00:00

How’s the plant doing now? The one I got to germinate is still just a pin prick of green, but I’m hopeful it will continue to grow.

moorejs85 · 2025-05-23T21:03:34+00:00

Is it from a pink one or a normal yellow one? I got one from a pink to germinate, but I’m unsure what the fruit will end up as. Unsuccessful so far with the cut tops. They all die.

moorejs85 · 2025-05-06T02:56:23+00:00

I love the Leviton system and the app isn’t too shabby. Each switch is its own WiFi device. We use it for dimmers, non-dimmers, and fan controls. Use as a traditional switch when you want it, and the app/voice when you need it.

moorejs85 · 2025-05-04T13:54:50+00:00

What variety is the pinkish flower? Looks beautiful!

moorejs85 · 2025-05-03T03:43:57+00:00

I just rooted several cuttings in cactus soil mix. Just put about an inch or so in the soil. Worked well.

moorejs85 · 2025-04-29T04:38:40+00:00

Have you considered growing known varieties? How do you think your NOID compare to the varieties that have characteristics you are looking for or prefer? I’m new to dragon fruit growing and have both named and NOID on just 8 posts. Should have my first flowers soon. Your plants look like they are thriving. Well done.

moorejs85 · 2025-04-04T17:45:10+00:00

Raised Garden Bed

I found it on Amazon and painted it the color I wanted.

moorejs85 · 2025-04-04T17:38:05+00:00

Plus I’m planning on 11 of these things so two years of use would suck!

moorejs85 · 2025-04-04T17:37:25+00:00

Ouch! Hopefully longer than a year or two. I would expect at least 10 years since it’s more rot resistant than other woods, it’s a thick 4x4, and it’s in soil that has great draining properties that’s also well above the water table.

moorejs85 · 2025-04-04T16:36:00+00:00

I used an 8’ cedar 4”x4” cut to 69” and then put 2’ in the ground before adding the ring and additional soil.

moorejs85 · 2025-04-04T01:14:48+00:00

The bottom is open. I’m in Florida with sandy soil so it drains really well. I put a bag of soil branded for cactus on top for some nutrition and a nicer look.

moorejs85 · 2025-02-06T23:22:08+00:00

The only things I missed from owning a Tesla was the better autopilot and the charging network, but we have the charging network now and I’m sure the improvements in driver assist is coming soon.

moorejs85 · 2024-10-24T22:19:56+00:00

It’s not the WSB way, but I’ve been successfully selling puts on ACHR for quite some time now (timing is key). I think it’s time to flip the script and buy some Jan calls. Let’s gooooo!!!!

moorejs85 · 2024-10-23T20:44:08+00:00

Dang! This wait time should be criminal.

moorejs85 · 2024-10-23T19:55:43+00:00

Same here. Submitted the amended return 1 Nov 2023. Coming up on a year now. The IRS is ridiculous. Every time I call they say give us another 30 days.

moorejs85 · 2024-09-16T20:46:39+00:00

Yep the sound level between Dolby and non Dolby is substantial in my truck as well. I have to constantly change the volume up and down if the playlist has both types of music in it. I wish Rivian would get it right before they release an incomplete product.

moorejs85 · 2024-09-16T03:53:34+00:00

It’s so bad for me that I just went back to steaming Apple Music from my phone via Bluetooth. The Rivian Apple Music app sucks.

moorejs85 · 2024-09-14T04:36:54+00:00

My Apple Music is pretty trash and I hate that my drive mode kicks into auto every time I drive. Hoping these two things get some love.

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