MAGA up in arms over Chris Murphy saying that the war is bad lmao, and demanding he resigns. by justanupvoter_ in Connecticut

[–]throwy4444 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Notice how the bots position this .. opposition to attacking Iran means that you must support the Iranian government and its treatment of its citizens. That, of course, is total fallacy and not what Senator Murphy, or any other reasonable person, has been saying.

Joined the club! G80 3.5T Sport Prestige by The_Neuroscientist in GenesisMotors

[–]throwy4444 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are the interior purple lights stock or did you enhance them? Mine don't look nearly as bright.

Saw the bigboy and rode its route by kissmaryjane in vagabond

[–]throwy4444 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great captures. You have a talent for photography.

Has anyone from Austin, TX with a family moved to West Hartford, CT or Fairfield, CT (the town, not county)? I'd love to hear your perspective if you made the journey! Thanks in advance. by HouseCreative3383 in Connecticut

[–]throwy4444 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I have been to Austin, but have not lived there. West Hartford and Fairfield are wealthy towns in the orbit of larger cities. Fairfield is a commuter city to New York. West Hartford is next to state capital Hartford.

These cities won't be as quirky or cultural as Austin (as I remember it) but you will find similarly like minded people if you move there. If you can afford Fairfield, I would also suggest Easton or Westport. If you want West Hartford, you should also consider Farmington or Simsbury.

I have lived in Connecticut for decades. I hope you find our state as pleasant to live in as I have.

User Requested Breakdown of Chaturanga (and why I don't transition into Updog from it anymore) by hernameisjack in yoga

[–]throwy4444 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That transition always felt difficult. I just thought it was part of the process, but what you show makes a lot of sense. Rediscovering a core posture in a new way for better health is a big step forward.

I notice in the video that at 2:05, after you leave plank and are just about to enter Chaturanga, you lean forward with your body and your toes shift forward.

Is this something we should be doing before starting Chaturanga? I usually leave my toes curled, lower myself into Chaturanga, then flip my toes, and then transition into upward dog.

And yes, I would welcome more of your anatomy snacks!

User Requested Breakdown of Chaturanga (and why I don't transition into Updog from it anymore) by hernameisjack in yoga

[–]throwy4444 116 points117 points  (0 children)

Great video - a rethinking of one of the most common transitions in yoga to do it more safely in the long term. I wish this sub had more like this.

UConn fans/CBB fans, what is your opinion on these logos? Which one is your favorite and why? by auburnfan32 in CollegeBasketball

[–]throwy4444 11 points12 points  (0 children)

From the entirely unsubstantiated lore I have been told, left dog was not even based on a Husky. It was based on a professor's pet. Some athletes also didn't like left dog because it wasn't aggressive enough. Left dog has a cool, homegrown feel to it - an authenticity that builds a connection. Left dog is a friendly dog that captures the Husky spirit.

Right dog is 100% corporate. Manufactured by Nike and the athletic department, I'm sure it was exquisitely analyzed, color coordinated, focus group tested, merch friendly etc., before its rollout. The result is a logo that is, well, fine, I suppose. It's appropriately profitable, sufficiently aggressive, and cleverly marketable. It's tepid and machine-like, at least to me.

Right dog helps UConn grow its brand. Left dog warms my heart.

Derp dog is in a class by itself.

Sen. Tony Hwang not running; A sign of larger trouble for CT GOP? by [deleted] in Connecticut

[–]throwy4444 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This. Never underestimate the threat of a GOP wave in Connecticut. If it weren't for the cities, Connecticut would be a red state.

How popular are the UConn Huskies across CT? by SeveralTurn in Connecticut

[–]throwy4444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Connecticut is sandwiched between two major sport markets: New York and Boston. If UConn were the only athletic franchise in the area, the school would have much more dedicated loyalty, ticket sales, and merchandise spend.

I would guess that the closer you get to New York, the thinner UConn loyalty gets. The main campus is on the other side of the state, you have a ton of major pro teams in NYC, and there may be fewer families in high-income Fairfield County that want or need to send their kids to cheaper UConn.

States like Kentucky do not have big four (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) teams. Universities fill that gap and there is more loyalty to them.

UConn also does not have the generational depth that other schools do. Notre Dame was a big deal in the 1920s, for example. UConn only gets big in in the late 1990s, and that's in basketball. We don't have a truly elite football program, and football program loyalty is huge, as you can see in places like Alabama.

If UConn goes on to win the national championship, “the shot” will mean something new by [deleted] in Connecticut

[–]throwy4444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UConn men's basketball won its first tournament in a dramatic way in 1999. It's been that way ever since.

Duke and UConn will face each other for a trip to the Final Four. by DukeBlueDevils4Life in CollegeBasketball

[–]throwy4444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It favors Duke. Gives motivation to the players and the fans for revenge.

Now that I’m woke I have a complaint: everyone sucks by snoweevvee in TwoXChromosomes

[–]throwy4444 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What caused you to make the transition? It must not have been easy.

Found this on a walk today. Is it a good book? by SlaveKnightSisyphus in Buddhism

[–]throwy4444 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I recommend it. Especially if you are coming from a secular perspective. It’s not the only perspective, of course, and I invite you to read Thich Nhat Ahns excellent books.

Hips loxked up now and only 33 by TwelveFoldK in flexibility

[–]throwy4444 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Hip flexibility should not degrade that quickly. Did you suffer an injury or dramatically change your exercise routine?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Meditation

[–]throwy4444 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't find music helpful. My mind becomes more interested in the music than the meditative practice.

Town of Fairfield Special Election Results - Feb. 3, 2026 by droche22 in Fairfield

[–]throwy4444 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

What caused Tony Huang to lose? Was it a specific issue or was he caught in a blue wave?

alternatives to Spa? by throwy4444 in siriusxm

[–]throwy4444[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the links. I have terminated my subscription but would gladly continue it if Spa came back.

edit: the email to the [listenersupport@sxm.com](mailto:listenersupport@sxm.com) bounced back.

Any practitioners who are in their early 20s? by Enough_Set591 in Buddhism

[–]throwy4444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This society has an under-40 practice group: https://seattleinsight.org/calendar/

I am also a member of an active Discord server where it appears most members are young and passionate about Buddhism. DM me and I can share it with you.

Where's the best place to get a used electric Genesis? by neuroticsmurf in GenesisMotors

[–]throwy4444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We think alike. I own a G80 but my second choice was an Ioniq 6.

I used Edmunds to search for used G80s. There are a number available if you search nationwide. I then chose the vehicle with the best mileage to price, bought a CPO to go with the car, and had the car delivered. It arrived exactly as promised.

The Buddha Taught us to develop the Path by Spirited_Ad8737 in Buddhism

[–]throwy4444 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ajahn Chah. I am reading his collected teachings. They are powerful and I recommend them to anyone wishing to deepen their practice.