any !*^$#%n herb smokers left in these ruins?

EXTRAPOLATER · Tuesday at 8:39 PM

Another band I misremembered about, now glaring due to their connection to The Mars Volta, who formed from the ashes of At the Drive-In. Gotta be in the mood but these guys were a decent punky boisterous bitch at the powers that control whatevas, real or imagined.

EXTRAPOLATER · Tuesday at 9:05 PM

If The Drive-in didn't chase them, might be best to make sure any children, dogs, cats, and small plants are out of earshot for this next trip.

EXTRAPOLATER · Tuesday at 10:08 PM

Enjoyed that Mars Volta go. Good timing to revisit. And Frances was good luck for me; got game broadcast easy, today. Homer mouthpieces, too. (Sportnet / SN)

I haven't updated my shit, in more ways than one. I'm sure this Count Five track was a go with some oldies last day or two. I have an hour to decide if I'm joining the BC boys and bitching about be-bop-a-lula. They might have a blast with this; counterproductive way or otherwise.

Make a coffee, smoke a fatty at 10:30, and maybe I can make use of such virtual tribalism.

EXTRAPOLATER · Tuesday at 10:54 PM

EXTRAPOLATER · 2025-08-06T01:39:08-0400

Not sure if the goal was to stay grounded, to decompress, or what I was hoping for. Made use of my grinder while bewildering, if nothing else. Themes of my peer support group included,
playing the victim
"scruples ruin everything"
when enforcement of the law is unconstitutional, and
immolation

Others, quite likely, would propose alternate lists, but that last one shrouded my mind during a description of some wildfire being deemed set, or spread, by some cute little bunny rabbit running through several fields before finally meeting its maker quite harshly. That Vietnamese Buddhist monk that self-delivered thusly, back in 1963, came to mind, especially as it was on the front cover of a disc recently played. What the hell was it? It was Rage Against the Machine. Why pry memory when Googly cheats.

EXTRAPOLATER · 2025-08-06T02:34:17-0400

Thích Quảng Đức

to give the gentleman a name. I don't know how to zap such highlighting from my copy-and-paste, but I suppose he deserves the recognition so fuck it.

This is my twisted attempt to try to bring it slowly down a notch or two. Working towards the dreaminess of peaceful illusions, if my theta beta gamma waves can get with the program.

EXTRAPOLATER · 2025-08-06T03:02:59-0400

EXTRAPOLATER · 2025-08-06T05:01:16-0400

Updating tracklist took a second. One of the rock covers of Tomorrow, from Annie, magically disappeared over the past day or something.

Earlier R.E.M. query (not the band) didn't even mention the dang delta. Didn't post it but I parroted their theta beta gamma championing. I think that my present disillusionment with AI has a few slaps in the head still to come.

Captured for posterity, here, as this subject remains a bucket list rabbit hole. Found the earlier theta beta gamma sorority as well.

ex1: hertz frequency of r.e.m. sleep

AI Overview

REM sleep is characterized by brainwave frequencies primarily in the theta (4-8 Hz), beta (16-32 Hz), and gamma (>32 Hz) ranges. During this stage, brain activity resembles that of wakefulness, with fast, low-amplitude, and desynchronized oscillations.

Key Brainwave Frequencies in REM Sleep:

Theta Waves (4-8 Hz): Predominate in the hippocampus and cortex during REM sleep, similar to wakefulness.
Beta Waves (16-32 Hz): Also prominent during REM sleep.
Gamma Waves (>32 Hz): Another frequency range active during REM sleep.
40 Hz: A coherent oscillation observed during REM sleep, potentially linked to cognitive processes.
1.5-3 Hz: A rhythmic hippocampal oscillation specifically associated with REM sleep, according to a study published on PubMed.
15-45 Hz: High-frequency bands in this range are also present during REM sleep.

In contrast to NREM (non-REM) sleep:

NREM sleep, especially deep sleep (NREM stage 3), is characterized by slow, high-amplitude delta waves (typically 0.5-4 Hz).
REM sleep, with its faster, lower-amplitude oscillations, more closely resembles the EEG activity observed during wakefulness.

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ex2: what is delta sleep?

AI Overview

Delta sleep, also known as deep sleep or slow-wave sleep (SWS), is a stage of sleep characterized by slow, high-amplitude brain waves called delta waves. It's the deepest stage of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and is crucial for physical restoration and bodily recovery.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

Delta Waves:
Delta sleep is defined by the presence of delta waves, which are the slowest brainwave frequencies, ranging from 0.5 to 4 Hz.
Deep Sleep:
During delta sleep, the body's heart rate, breathing, and muscle tone slow down, and it becomes difficult to wake someone up.
- Restorative Sleep:
  Deep sleep is essential for physical restoration. It's when the body repairs tissues, builds bone and muscle, and strengthens the immune system.
- Occurence:
  Deep sleep occurs primarily in the first two sleep cycles of the night, with the longest periods occurring early on, according to sleep experts.
- Importance:
  Delta sleep is vital for feeling refreshed and energized upon waking. It's also linked to cognitive functions like insightful thinking, creativity, and memory consolidation, according to the Sleep Foundation.
  
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Perchance to sleep.

EXTRAPOLATER · 2025-08-06T12:07:41-0400

Tried waking up on the other side of the bed today. Seems good. Almost in a jaunty enough mood to compose a life hack dream from ten years gone. Have to dig deep as I have a soft spot for real or imagined blonde avatars, especially stoned ones.