Justin Long! Feels like he's popped up in all sorts of comedies but can't actually recall any of the others in particular.

The opening "case studies" explaining the birth rate differences felt way too real.

Total missed opportunity on my part.

I think it's probably a very different first-time viewing experience now vs when it came out in 2006. Real life has slid even further into the ridiculous so the satire just doesn't punch as hard now.

Finally watched "Idiocracy".

No, that's not a snarky reference to the debate. Just figured the movie would be the better option.

"This is a fair summary."

Thank you! That means the world to me! It's really important to me to "steel-man all the things."

The beginning parts of that story did happen quite a while ago at this point. Glad to hear that of course OpenSats has grown and evolved considerably over that time.

Amazing. Thank you.

And for those of you that aren't aware, Jean (pronounced in the Frenchie way) is the MOST PROLIFIC nostr:npub17tyke9lkgxd98ruyeul6wt3pj3s9uxzgp9hxu5tsenjmweue6sqq4y3mgl code reviewer and tester we have.

Jean's thoroughness and blue collar work ethic ("gonna roll up my sleeves and test 70 different scenarios for this") has been an incredible gift to the project.

https://blog.lopp.net/the-myth-of-bad-cholesterol/amp/

Ha, I had no idea but heard him talking about that on Peter's podcast later.

First attempt at making a #keto #bread!

Flax, almond flour, eggs, bit of greek yogurt, olive oil.

Trying to refine my approach to keto: reduce my saturated fat intake and lower my cholesterol levels (yes, I read Lopp's article and yes I got the advanced lipid panel test). Incorporating flax seeds seems like an easy win.

Tastes mostly neutral, but finishes as salty olive oil. Not bad, but not great.

I've been putting slices in the toaster to crisp up the mushier inside. That def improves the experience.

Spreading some butter on was a bad call; accentuated the saltiness in a bad way.

Tried it with some pesto; if you have a pesto you really like, it could work great. My pesto was so-so, so meh.

Biggest success: dip it into a tikka masala sauce!

https://i.nostr.build/YWReyvmF80OWlLFV.webp

For the next batch I'll try to make it a more savory herb (rosemary, oregano, black pepper) bread, less salt, less oil, and swap some oil for butter.

#foodstr #lowcarb

Recipe: https://nest-wellness.com/recipes/flax-bread-keto-paleo-and-low-carb/

I love that SeedSigner has some passionate fans, but if their energy / ire is misplaced, it's better for everyone if we can all get on the same page, see things clearly.

Plus it's banking social credit for if I ever do have tough critiques to air.

The zero motivation normie job life is so miserable. Can't stand it but can't quit when you need the income. I've been there.

Have you seen The Simpson's "Do it for her" episode? OMG tears.

Two significant-ish "akshually"s but also a DEFENSE of nostr:npub10pensatlcfwktnvjjw2dtem38n6rvw8g6fv73h84cuacxn4c28eqyfn34f in regards to nostr:npub17tyke9lkgxd98ruyeul6wt3pj3s9uxzgp9hxu5tsenjmweue6sqq4y3mgl.

On nostr:npub10uthwp4ddc9w5adfuv69m8la4enkwma07fymuetmt93htcww6wgs55xdlq #320, nostr:npub1qny3tkh0acurzla8x3zy4nhrjz5zd8l9sy9jys09umwng00manysew95gx said:

"There's multiple conspiracies with OpenSats and two of the key ones is Knots and SeedSigner. And neither have submitted applications. If you're a developer or a contributor working on either of those things, opensats.org/apply"

Akshually:

1.) SeedSigner DID submit an OpenSats application for the project as a whole. The application languished for months (perhaps 6mo to a year?) and was ultimately declined with the explanation that it was easier/preferable to support individual devs than whole projects.

2.) Based on that feedback, I submitted an OpenSats application to fund just me specifically. That was also declined. BUT the rationale was because nostr:npub17xvf49kht23cddxgw92rvfktkd3vqvjgkgsdexh9847wl0927tqsrhc9as had just announced a 6mo grant for me. I was encouraged to reapply to OpenSats before that HRF funding expired.

The delays around 1.) were totally understandable. OpenSats is a VOLUNTEER effort and had even fewer human resources at that time. But also: they don't owe us a f'n thing!! They're under no obligation to say "Yes" nor should we ever have the arrogance to think we deserve to demand a "Yes"!

BUT the delays to get to ANY answer were VERY frustrating and likely added to some of the bad blood in the water amongst those watching the project closely. Eventually each "later, soon..." response was received with increasing cynicism and creeping conspiracy theories.

The "No" was totally reasonable. Getting to "No" faster would have been better.

The "No" on 2.) was also totally reasonable. No complaints from me whatsoever. I also strongly believe that THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN A "YES" had the HRF funding not come through.

I consider O'Dell a friend and an ally. When I saw him in Nashville I gave him a hug and said, "I appreciate you."

I'm not about drama.

Not here to start any shouting matches.

Just trying to paint a clear picture about what was good and what was bad throughout our interactions with OpenSats thus far.

And full disclosure: I'm prepping a new grant application for myself for OpenSats. So, sure, I have personal reasons for not wanting to burn this bridge.

But the reality is that there was just nothing outrageous or awful or controversial about our interactions. Circumstance and timing weren't right for attempts 1.) and 2.). Crossing my fingers for upcoming 3.).

Conspiracy theories are dumb.

I am WAY too cheap to go to a game, but SO PUMPED to finally have a quarterback!!

#DaBears

(apologies for cross-posting this on Elon's hell app, but I still have more reach there)

My issue was a combo of lots of things.

April: really nasty cold that I couldn't shake for the whole month. Constantly fatigued, felt like I was at 60% of my normal brain power.

May-June: Got past the cold, but still felt mentally off. Struggled to get anything done.

I COMPLETELY RELY on habit. When I'm in a groove, I'm a machine. No discipline required; I just keep doing what I'm doing.

But when I'm knocked out of that habit (e.g. due to a month-long cold), I'm lost. And this time I couldn't just simply re-establish those habits.

Before all this I had this constant drive for new initiatives. Eagerly designing and leading new workshops for Chicago BitDevs, home DIY/improvement projects, all manner of nostr:npub17tyke9lkgxd98ruyeul6wt3pj3s9uxzgp9hxu5tsenjmweue6sqq4y3mgl initiatives.

That drive dropped to ZERO.

Went from wind at my back to struggling to push uphill.

Having been funded by nostr:npub17xvf49kht23cddxgw92rvfktkd3vqvjgkgsdexh9847wl0927tqsrhc9as made me feel even worse. I wasn't living up to my promises.

They have been amazing throughout ( nostr:npub1cf3zeytdnwgwzz5pk2ax0vvmmlzad03xcft4d50ejrfhsh8pxcdsefx7gk nostr:npub1szpa7cypmyd59083qs3pte9lez22lzfu6pl2guhgqx7q09x68y6qquh3td nostr:npub1wlkfvm7dvnusz9fv44wuwucu0jp3lc3wqt36ax0lz33hukjga7wq6hqwhy Femi); the pressure and frustration all came from me.

(more thoughts on this coming in a separate thread)

This also coincided with a period of being (unintentionally) more isolated from the rest of the team. Just happened to have fewer voice or video calls, no in-person interactions (tho we rarely see each other irl).

I withdrew in general. More isolation = BAD idea.

The constant bad-faith FUD thrown at SeedSigner was also exhausting.

Of course earnest critiques or security risks have to be taken seriously.

But the rest is just NOISE. For better or worse, I've started blocking people pretty aggressively.

I feel fully back now.

How?

Addressed some possible physical causes. And very slowly rekindled my inner drive, bit by bit.

I'm happy to share all the details. The good and the bad.

But let's do that at TABConf.

Open up and share your experience alongside me on this panel!!

My nostr:npub17tyke9lkgxd98ruyeul6wt3pj3s9uxzgp9hxu5tsenjmweue6sqq4y3mgl productivity fell off a cliff April~June.

I just could NOT focus and didn't have the "LET'S GO!!" hunger that usually drives me. Wanted to make progress but couldn't.

Have YOU experienced this? Will you join my TABConf discussion panel?

https://github.com/TABConf/6.tabconf.com/issues/76

FOSS dev can be a weird existence.

I think mostly we like the independence and even the increased isolation. But obv there are pitfalls, too.

I want to help surface the challenges AND use this panel to discuss solutions, tips, best practices.

Right now it's just a proposal for TABConf.

But if another 1-2 devs are willing to join & share their experiences -- how you fell into a productivity black hole and how you climbed back out of it -- I think the organizers will be excited to make it happen.

The pic was from back then. Every single one that was shipped to me was handed out in Costa Rica.

I was the "last mile" for the Nostrica batch! They were shipped to me in the States, I brought them with me to Costa Rica, and handed them all out during the conf! Made sure to hand one directly to nostr:nprofile1qqsgydql3q4ka27d9wnlrmus4tvkrnc8ftc4h8h5fgyln54gl0a7dgspz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt0wd68ytnsw43qz9rhwden5te0wfjkccte9ejxzmt4wvhxjmcpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqwqfq9k!

Cold feet > sweaty feet

She's the best doggie! I tell her that every day!