Dad. Husband. Math teacher. Runner. Amateur writer. Fisherman. Mediocre guitar player and volleyball player.
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Last Notes npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress It’s my daughter’s birthday today and I’m officially the father of a teenager. God help me. I probably should’ve gotten some steak for the rest of the family. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Altman is a nihilist. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Too true npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress “The difficult undertakings in the world all start with what is easy. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Probably not relevant to anyone else, but I just discovered you can upload a Markdown (.md) file into Google Drive and it opens as a neatly formatted Google Doc. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress “I don’t agree with those who plunge headlong into the middle of the flood and who, accepting a turbulent life, struggle daily in great spirit with difficult circumstances. The wise person will endure that, but won’t choose it—choosing to be at peace, rather than at war.” — SENECA npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress My goodness, this is fantastic. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress I don’t know how this shakes out, but we are in the era of streaming hell. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress I started learning about bitcoin in 2021 and learned this lesson while hanging out in bitcoin rooms on Clubhouse. Clubhouse was kind of a flash in the pan but it came at the right time for me because I learned a ton. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Yeah, I’ve heard of that. Makes me nervous. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress It’s a 15 year old Hyundai Santa Fe. 155k miles. In good shape it’s maybe worth 4500 private sale. Half that for trade in. Less in its current state (caliper failed and ruins rotors and pads. Also has a coolant leak.) npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress My vehicle is on its way out I think. For the last few years every 5k has resulted in a $1000 to $1500 repair. It needs another one now. So I’m considering unloading it. Money is tight and a large car payment isn’t something we can really do right now. I’ve considered selling some btc to offset some of the cost. Without going into too many details, I’m looking for advice or perspectives on a couple things. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Yep npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Most people don’t want to know what is true. They want someone to parrot back to them what they already think is true. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress He is SO good! npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Nice setup! npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress It’s utterly terrifying to love deeply. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Gorgeous! npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress More blueberry picking today with my 8 year old son! He likes it so much he asked if he could get a job picking them. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress https://image.nostr.build/7cf7e7a30b2131ebbdeeef3c7fc35b16c2416a9889678c538b4d45a82c33a5d2.jpg npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress #ai npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress I know what you’re wondering - are we going to eat them? npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Our chickens laid their first eggs today!! 🥚 🍳 npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress I don’t know if this relevant to anyone, but I’ve found the avocado oil works better on my Blackstone griddle than regular olive oil. I used olive oil (not extra virgin) for about a year and last spring the avocado oil was the same price at Aldi so I tried it. Seems to create a better non-stick coating. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress https://image.nostr.build/ad22519de3d396d0a25cd833536d705547857bec8fe22e6af95cde793f04ac62.jpg npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress #ai npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Hit up the blueberry patch today. Got about 12 pounds. 🫐 npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress “A politician divides mankind into two classes: tools and enemies.” – Nietzsche #quotes npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress “At every moment keep a sturdy mind on the task at hand, as a Roman and human being, doing it with strict and simple dignity, affection, freedom, and justice—giving yourself a break from all other considerations. You can do this if you approach each task as if it is your last, giving up every distraction, emotional subversion of reason, and all drama, vanity, and complaint over your fair share. You can see how mastery over a few things makes it possible to live an abundant and devout life—for, if you keep watch over these things, the gods won’t ask for more.” #stoicism #stoic npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress It’s interesting and surprising to me how much joy I get from just watching chickens be chickens. #chickens #backyardchickens npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Had the chance to see him live probably 15 years ago with Robert cray - fantastic! npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Here's a non-bitcoin post for you. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress I remember talking about this two years ago. There have been several people interested in more than bitcoin who have come and gone, probably because they just couldn’t find a community here. But I think things are moving in the right direction. Most people acknowledge this is an issue, so I’m hopeful it will improve. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Yeah, me too. It’s awful. Babies with a screen in their face in a restaurant, grocery store, or just on the way to the grocery store. We never did this and guess what, the kid looks out the window. 🤯 npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Is it just me or are more and more websites not loading when I am using a vpn? Even when the IP address is in the US, which it almost always is. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Haha. This is awesome. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Oof. Buddy Guy has a new album out and he’s still got it. 🔥 #tunestr #blues npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Gm. New essay up yesterday about smartphones and kids. All my daughter’s friends and cousins have a smartphone now. She is going into seventh grade. Here’s why we’re waiting until high school. #coffeechain #essays #longreads npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress 😂 npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Good to know. We were thinking about a tracphone with pay as you go but honestly they aren’t as cheap as I thought they would be. The minutes/texts that is. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Also from the article npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress “The Paramount case is different because it tied all of this together into a coherent system: a politically motivated lawsuit, regulatory leverage from a federal agency, and non-monetary concessions that directly alter editorial behavior. It’s the dream scenario for any would-be strongman: state-sanctioned speech control without the pesky optics of state control.” npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress I’m not a fan of public health theater. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Thanks for everyone that replied to this and gave us ideas. Unfortunately Bonnie passed away last night. I never expected we’d get attached to chickens like we have but we were all pretty sad that she died. The two orpingtons we had were our friendliest ones. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress She past away last night. We talked to someone who has worked with chickens for a decade or so and he thought it was either dehydration or she injured her esophagus somehow. It must’ve been the latter because we were able to get her a fair amount of water throughout the day but it never got better. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Oof. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Will do. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress #homestead #chickens #backyardchickens npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Hey chicken farmers, I have a question for you. One of our nine week old birds started doing this this afternoon. Have you had a chicken do this? What do think is wrong with her? Sounds like she’s wheezing… npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Most of the time we care more about aligning with our tribe than we do about finding the truth. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress My cat doesn’t have many hobbies, but her favorite is throwing up on the carpet. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress “Take a good hard look at people’s ruling principle, especially of the wise, what they run away from and what they seek out.” - Marcus Aurelius npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress lol. Yeah I would start with book one. The ready are better knowing his origin story and his first mission. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress #bookstr npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress The Orphan X series is soooo good! npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Nice! npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Pretty much. This is the one I bought. It was my first time using it today. I’ve watched some YouTube videos and honestly it’s pretty easy to get started. Burning something that’s actually good will take some practice. 🙂 npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Happy Sunday, friends. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress This is incredible. Guy turns part of a railroad spring into a serrated steak knife. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Just got a pyrography pen. It’s fun! I just did this free hand on a piece of unsanded 2x4. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Happy dog npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress So I’m trying to send sats to my @nprofile…jw9g wallet from my Muun wallet and I get this error when I paste the address. Any ideas what I’m doing wrong? #asknostr npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Sounds awesome - in my state too! npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Weird. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress What’s the difference between Chorus and Kiwi or Satellite? Those were/are both for communities as well. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Good to know - thank you! npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress So I am using @nprofile…fy4z and haven't been able to zap people for a while, although I can receive zaps. So I'm trying to sort that out this morning. Alby says I need to upgrade to my account and link a wallet, and that I can link my Alby wallet. No problem. But when I try, it looks like I either pay for Alby Cloud or set it up in ways that I'm not technically familiar with (and am not interested in learning at this point - self-hosting Alby Hub). npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress 🌊 Lake Michigan 🌊 npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Small project from yesterday. Made a small coat rack for the garage out of a scrap piece of wood. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress #bacon npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Well, I stumbled on this gem this morning. 🔥 npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Good morning, friends! I hope you all have a great Saturday! npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Thinking about selling this workout tracking spreadsheet on Etsy. If anyone would like to test it out for free and give me feedback, that would be so appreciated! #exercise #weightlifting #health #fitness #grownostr npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress I don’t think that technology can solve everything - even AI (LLMs). This is an incredibly important talk and discussion about how chatbots are changing social interactions, including the implications for people finding friendship and falling in love with them. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress I wish chatgpt and Claude didn’t blow smoke up my ass every time I ask them something. The average person must prefer borderline condescending politeness. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Perfectly roasted. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress What’s with the bots that just shuffle your words around? npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Shell peanuts. Toss shells into fire. Repeat. #bonfire #campfire npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress It’s done! 72 hours of work and by far the biggest project l’ve taken on by myself! npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Overprotective parents raise anxious kids. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Kids only ate like half of it so it ended up being my pre-workout. Lol npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Gm 🫡 npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Chicken coop update. A lot of hours of work between the last update and now. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress A senior in my math class said something similar the other day. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Thanks! npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress “Man is pushed by drives but pulled by values.” npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress 😂 npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Chicken coop progress update npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress The math classroom that we math teachers enjoy being part of won't be optimal for mathematical novices. We should generally resist the urge to use that environment as our aim. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Merry Christmas! npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Will end users notice anything once this happens? npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Now substack has reels/tiktoks front and center. An app built for writers of words and newsletters with WORDS has put an ungodly amount of resources into video. Specifically short form video which will probably drive people to read the actual fucking newletters less. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress We have two Isa Browns, two Rhode Island reds, and two Barred Rocks. We are in Michigan so we wanted breeds that would be hardy in the winter. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress We are starting a flock. All you permanerds wore off on me (at least a little bit - haha). Also one of my colleagues has been raising hens for a few years and convinced me. I buy eggs from her and we love fresh eggs from chickens who can free range. We’ll see how it goes! npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress https://open.substack.com/pub/bariweiss/p/no-deportations-without-due-process?r=7ew6d&utm_medium=ios npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress I will never stop beating this drum. #education npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Gm npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress We must speak out against tyrants and authoritarians, even when they’re on our own side. In fact, this may be the most important time to do it. npub1n6g4js374378t90rrh4jyeqaqf537ce0qygu79u4r5mgf7qn8hkqk3watk z_cress Good morning, everyone! The days are getting longer and I love it. We had a real winter here in Michigan for a solid 3 months and even if we get more of it, at least the days will keep getting longer.
