My husband’s 8-year-old niece is having a birthday party with relatives and friends invited. But all seven friends declined to come, one by one, either due to getting sick or family issues or because some of them have big tests.

And the mom was hesitant to tell her about the last ones, including her best friend, being unable to come, since that final piece of news is devastating. So when we arrived, the niece was super happy, dressed up like a princess, showing us all the decorations and picking which colored forks each of her friends would have for the cake.

Basically, the expectations and reality couldn’t be more starkly different. It was like a comedy show setting up for a sad punchline. And eventually the mom dropped the bombshell, crying ensued, etc. The niece said this would be awful since her party would be all adults talking.

So, now I’m playing My Little Pony with her for damage control. Next, I’m going to blow up a lot of balloons to throw around with her and challenge her to see how many she can keep in the air at once. And then she wants to watch Inside Out 2 together.

How’s your day going?

Not going to lie if we didn’t have Bitcoin these times would be depressing af

My default assumption is that in 30 years

.1 bitcoin = millionaire

10 bitcoin = billionaire

10,000 bitcoin = trillionaire

Imagine having your life savings in your home only to watch it burn.

Yea, you might have insurance, but that's a 2-year process and a giant headache of managing contractors, fighting the insurance company and getting displaced. Yet that's the most common store of value for most people around the world.

#Bitcoin is just better.

This is my best friend, bridesmaid, and a gentle-hearted Bitcoiner, Saphia. She recently lost her home and all her belongings in the Palisades Fire. Adding to her struggles, she was unable to secure an insurance policy when she moved in, and the last year has been particularly hard for her due to multiple failed IVF attempts.

Saphia has always been a source of kindness and strength for others, and now she needs our love and support more than ever. Please keep her in your prayers, and if you’re able, consider contributing to help her rebuild. Every satoshi counts.

You can send support to her Bitcoin wallet or Lightning address here: saphiarelief@tryspeed.com.

If a government can “freeze” your money then it isn’t “your” money.