Author: Justin Lauderdale
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NASCAR Championship Weekend: An Odd Feeling
*Note: All racing posts will eventually be moved from JTLWrites and on to their own separate page. All three NASCAR series wrapped up their seasons this weekend at Phoenix. The last laps were run, the final points were scored, and the series champions were crowned. Most importantly, this was the final time we will see…
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Website News: New Branch Coming and Support Now Live!
Hello everyone! I have a few pieces of news to share! JTLWrites Racing Coming Soon! A New branch of the website, JTLWrites Racing will be launching in the near future. This will focus on more in depth motorsports writing and will cover my local area and national level leagues and events. This will also cover…
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Sim Racing Stories: Part Two
Getting in the Groove Getting your first win in any type of racing (including sim racing) does weird things to you. Yes, I was excited about finally getting a win, but I wanted more than just the one win. After my first win, I ran more races the next day. While I didn’t have the…
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Sim Racing Stories: Getting Started
In a previous post discussing streaming, I mentioned that I transitioned into streaming myself sim racing. With the NASCAR Cup Series season coming to an end, I figured now would be a great time to discuss and look back on my time sim racing. If you don’t know what sim racing is, it’s exactly what…
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How I Fell in Love With Cross Country
If someone were to ask me what my favorite sport that I’ve competed in was, I’d say Cross Country. There’s something about a sport where, despite there being hundreds of others running around you, you find yourself focusing on yourself almost the entire time. It took me a minute to realize this, but I’m getting…
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Freelance Work
Good morning! The Freelance Work portion of the website is now active! If you are looking to request any writing from me for your own blog or publication, please feel free to use the “Hire Me” Button located in the top corner. I look forward to completing any writing projects! In other news, thank you…
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Dark
The dark can be a valuable toolBut it must not be taken lightlyPoe knew this wellBut did not linger too long The dark offers inspirationShowing the beauty of negative spaceBut the dark also can overwhelmIts gifts fall short of what it claims Be comfortable in the dark,But do not dwell in its embrace.Admire its fruits,But…
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To Be a Bird
To be a birdFlying free in the skyWalking on the airAs the days go by To be a fishSwimming in the seaMoving through the waterNothing troubling me To be a catOut of the coldAsleep on a warm bedBlind to the world To be a cowGrazing to and froWithout a careFor what I owe To be…
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A Place for You
There’s a place for youThis place is just for youThere won’t be a mark thereThere won’t be a sign thereBut when you see itYou will know it When there, the world will evaporate around you.Your burdens and struggles shed away from youYou will find peace thereYou will find freedom thereWhen you feel itYou will know…
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The Bridge
There once was a bridge that connected two towns together.This bridge, strong and sturdy, was constructed by both towns together.The two towns understood that this bridge would allow opportunity. This bridge would allow trade.This bridge would allow fellowship.This bridge would allow communication.This bridge would allow freedom. Two towns, one community. Over time, a rift began…
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