The Killers’ new song “Bright Lights” is so so good 🎶

My dad bought some corn on Coinbase (didn't know any better) maybe 2 years ago. Was considering buying more and I took the opportunity to buy him a Bitkey and educate him on self custody.

We did a small $25 transaction to practice. Worked fine. Went to send the rest and Coinbase put his account under review. Estimated completion OCTOBER 15th! Bunch of crooks

They did say he can sell it today and withdrawal the cash. They just won't let him transfer the corn. UNREAL

#coinbase #notyourkeysnotyourcoin

Yesterday, I saw a dad yelling at his son to clean up all the balls they’d hit on the baseball diamond and then lock up the field so he (the dad) could go meet up with some buddies at a bar, and the the sone should come find him later. The son was maybe 12 years old, and his body language indicated a resignation to this routine.

My heart sank. I wanted to say something the kid… some words of support or just to let him know that his dad’s anger had little to do with anything the son was responsible for.

Sports are supposed to be fun. Practicing alone on a Friday afternoon is supposed to be a sweet father-son bonding activity. This was…not that.

I know this story is only barely related to yours, except that, in the end, I muttered the following under my breath as I walked away, which may be helpful to you, “Not my circus, not my monkeys.”

🥲

Well, in that case, it’s unfortunate that he took offense. There’s *probably* something else going on in his life at the moment. Or being called “Dave” is a special trigger for him, or whatever. You know what I mean? Not trying to psychoanalyze David from here, but… maybe he just doesn’t like you, Dave! LOL.

I’ve thought a lot about this…

A name is a personal label. In a social realm, it is their very identity. Calling someone by a variation they did not offer can be an honest mistake, or it can be inconsiderate. You’re stepping over a boundary of how they choose to present themselves in the world. So they are redrawing it for you.

It’s like giving someone a nickname. If it’s not a term of endearment, or something that they appreciate, then it’s just disrespectful.

I just want to say, sometimes my heart is overwhelmed with kind things and feeling people express towards me.

I’ve had many experiences in my life where work, family, or former-friends have actually tried to have me stifle my passion, ambition, leadership, or some other quality of myself. And it would feel really shitty.

But with all the shit and trolling I deal with in the bitcoin space at times, I also feel a tremendous amount of respect, encouragement, and such kind words and support from some of the most genuine and smartest people I’ve ever met. I’m able to show up as my authentic self, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m encouraged for my leadership and drive, and asked to dig in and go further. It’s awesome.

So, be your authentic self. Don’t let anyone hold you down. Peace and love #nostr ✌🏻 💜

There are no words. #raygun 😂

#raygun 😂

BLUE CHECKS WILL TELL YOU NOSTR WILL NEVER WORK BECAUSE OF NETWORK EFFECT THEN ASK YOU TO SUBSCRIBE TO THEIR SHITTY NEWSLETTER.

You will come around 😂 in due time

I’m always stoned so me either lol

You’re right. I sing wayyyy better than Mariah. Also, plan to tag you personally in every #karaoke note I make in the future now 😂