MountainVicar

Ancient Faith for Modern Times: Weekly sermons, thoughtful articles, and pastoral prayer rooted in Scripture and the historic Christian faith. Questions and prayer requests welcome.

Husband. Father. Pastor. Bitcoiner.

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2026-08-02 12:18:25 UTC

GM, Nostriches. Today would be a great day to go the biblically faithful church of your choice.

2026-07-29 17:19:29 UTC

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Always feels good to spend lightning.

2026-06-11 14:29:21 UTC

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Thanks. Helpful. Followed all I didn’t already have.

2026-05-26 23:48:34 UTC

Gator Ice Cream in Jacksonville Beach, FL accepts Bitcoin. #GrowNostr
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2026-05-10 17:24:18 UTC

Jesus doesn't say try harder. He says abide. Stay connected. The branch produces fruit not by effort but by remaining on the vine. Apart from him we can do nothing. Abide in him, and your joy will be full. The fruit comes in its season. #ChristIsKing #Christianity #Easter
https://www.mountainvicar.com/abide-in-me-john-ch-15-vv-1-to-11/

2026-05-07 16:54:38 UTC

In a world that hides dependence behind supply chains and packaged goods, Rogation Sunday does something quietly subversive: takes us outside, sets us on our feet, and teaches us to ask — holding out empty hands to the Lord of heaven and earth. Ancient faith for modern times. 🌿
#Biblestr #ChristIsKing #RogationSunday
https://www.mountainvicar.com/rogation-sunday-an-anglican-perpective/

2026-04-26 18:16:57 UTC

Jesus doesn't say “I am a gate” — he says “I am the gate”. One narrow way in, open wide to anyone who enters through it. The thief comes to kill, steal, and destroy. The Shepherd laid down his life so the gate could open and brings abundant life. Enter by him, and find pasture. #ChristIsKing #Biblestr #Easter
https://www.mountainvicar.com/one-gate-one-voice-one-shepherd-john-ch-10-vv-1-to-10/

2026-04-14 20:27:18 UTC

Now that spring is here, the view out of my home office just keeps getting better. #GrowNostr
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2026-03-26 12:08:10 UTC

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2026-03-26 12:01:20 UTC

Latest addition to the swarm, Nerdaxe Q++, consistently operating at 4.7 Th/s. Beautiful device. #grownostr #mining #BTC
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2026-03-26 11:58:28 UTC

GM, Nostriches. #grownostr #ChristIsKing
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2026-03-23 16:53:13 UTC

Finally got around to repasting this Bitaxe. Kept overheating. Runner like a champ again. C’mon block! #PlebMining #HomeMining #GrowNostr
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2026-03-22 22:31:00 UTC

What did your pastor preach on this morning? I preached on John 11, Lazarus and tied in Ezekiel’s dry bones and Psalm 130.
#ChristIsKing #Biblestr #GrowNostr

2026-03-22 20:10:51 UTC

Fifth Sunday in Lent (Passion Sunday): A sealed tomb, dry bones, the long ache of unanswered prayer. The God who delayed for Lazarus, who spoke life into a graveyard, weeps at the grave — and still acts. The stone will not stay in place. #ChristIsKing #Lent #Biblestr
https://www.mountainvicar.com/hope-in-the-wilderness-passion-sunday-2026-john-ch-11-vv-1-to-44/

2026-03-21 12:04:36 UTC

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GM, may your groupings be tight.

2026-03-20 01:08:41 UTC

Robert Earle Keen live. #AshevilleNC #Tunestr #GrowNostr
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2026-03-20 01:03:56 UTC

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Welcome to Nostr

2026-03-19 23:01:45 UTC

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But of course. Sick. #GrowNostr
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2026-03-19 22:59:00 UTC

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@nprofile…z8am, I don’t think you are too far from here. A must eat place, even though they don’t take BTC yet.

2026-03-19 22:45:55 UTC

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The menu.
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2026-03-19 22:41:35 UTC

If you’re ever in #Asheville, NC, you must try Cúrate, a Spanish tapas restaurant. A favorite of ours for more than a decade. You don’t just thank God for food, and I’m not minimizing that, you praise God for the experience…a real blessing. You will need reservations weeks in advance. My photos don’t do it justice. #Foodstr #GrowNostr
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2026-03-19 12:03:03 UTC

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2026-03-19 12:00:35 UTC

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Good letter. On target.

2026-03-18 23:47:56 UTC

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Looks great.

2026-03-17 23:49:49 UTC

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Fantastic news.

2026-03-16 13:05:28 UTC

GM Nostriches,
Let us remember to start the day by orienting toward Jesus. He’s easy to forget if we jump right in to the to-do list. A lukewarm nod is not enough and its fruit unhealthy.
#Biblestr #Christianity #Jesus
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2026-03-16 12:49:26 UTC

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🙏

2026-03-15 18:43:35 UTC

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The corruption is deep here in GA, and not limited to either party. In particular I’m thinking of our WEF governor and compromised Secretary of State.

2026-03-15 17:47:30 UTC

Fourth Sunday in Lent: Seven sons passed over. A healed beggar thrown out. Both found by the one who sees what no one else sees. Jesus still walks into the forgotten places and asks: "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" This changes everything. #ChristIsKing #Biblestr #Lent
https://www.mountainvicar.com/the-lenten-question-do-you-believe-in-the-son-of-man-john-ch-9-vv-1-to-41/

2026-03-13 15:01:03 UTC

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Thank you.

2026-03-13 12:22:40 UTC

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Thanks. I’m wondering if hosting my own site on the Start9 makes the whole device more apt to hacking. There is a lot of other data on there besides running a node.

2026-03-10 23:38:13 UTC

#memestr #grownostr #biblestr
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2026-03-10 22:16:22 UTC

👋 Gm Evening, Nostriches!
#introductions
New npub, same MountainVicar — fresh start on Primal. If we’ve crossed paths before, come find me again.
I’m Charlie: Anglican priest in the North Georgia Mountains. Older Gen X — old enough to remember when both the church and the dollar meant something. Husband, father, lover of freedom, gardens, and dogs. In that order, mostly. Later-in-life tech student: running a Start9 node and two S21s. The hash rate calls; the pulpit calls louder.
I preach through the lectionary — the cycle of Scripture readings that has shaped Christian worship for centuries. I hold to the ancient faith of the Apostles and the creeds — rooted in Scripture and passed down faithfully. Sermons as Reads here every Sunday and on mountainvicar.com.
Why Nostr? Why Bitcoin?
God made us in His image (Genesis 1:26–27) — the image of the One who spoke creation into being. Speech is a divine gift: we are designed to seek, receive, and proclaim truth, reflecting the One who is Truth itself. To silence a person is to suppress something sacred.
Honest money is a moral issue too. Fiat is designed to be debased — inflated, manipulated, and controlled by the powerful at the expense of the weak. Turns out the money changers never really left the temple. Scripture calls unjust measures an abomination (Proverbs 11:1). Bitcoin is the opposite: fixed, transparent, and decentralized. Just weights and measures, encoded in math.
The powers of this age are never neutral. The Church has known this forever. We’ve had some practice with empires. Nostr and Bitcoin offer infrastructure for truth without permission — aligning deeply with living under God rather than corrupted man, and with the freedom we are called to stand firm in.
If you’ve read this far, we likely share something: sats and sermons, a love of freedom, a soft spot for gardens and dogs, solid memes, or just fatigue with the noise and a pull toward bigger questions. The Ancient Faith has been speaking into moments like this one for two thousand years.
Come find me. Reply, zap, follow. I’m glad you’re here.
#Christianity #GrowNostr

2026-03-10 16:47:27 UTC

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👊🏻

2026-03-10 13:11:15 UTC

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2026-03-10 13:07:39 UTC

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Not new to Nostr, but new to Primal with a new npub. Enjoyed this episode as a primal newb.👊🏻

2026-03-10 12:47:35 UTC

#grownostr #memestr
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2026-03-09 19:08:18 UTC

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Love @nprofile…eqez. Great episode.

2026-03-08 17:45:20 UTC

Third Sunday in Lent: She came to the well alone. At noon. When no one would see her. Jesus was already waiting, knowing every chapter, every failure, every empty jar. He sees the full ledger of our lives and still he offers. That is what makes his grace so astonishing. He crosses every boundary to find those of us who have quietly stopped believing anyone would come for us. The living water is not for people who have cleaned themselves up. It is for anyone who has been coming to the same well for years, still thirsty, quietly hoping that this time might be different. Come to the well of living water. #ChristIsKing #Biblestr #Lent
https://www.mountainvicar.com/leave-the-jar-behind-living-water-awaits-john-ch-4-vv-5-to-42/

2026-03-07 20:32:57 UTC

#grownostr #biblestr #memestr
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2026-03-07 18:29:19 UTC

The apostles, once scared and hiding after the crucifixion, spread across the Roman world proclaiming the risen Christ after the resurrection. Most faced brutal deaths: crucifixion, beheading, stoning, spearing, burning. They had nothing earthly to gain, everything to lose. They claimed to be eyewitnesses of the resurrection. Liars don’t endure torture and martyrdom without recanting. Their unwavering conviction is hard to explain without genuine belief in what they saw. #biblestr #christianity #grownostr
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2026-03-07 17:54:17 UTC

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Indeed

2026-03-07 13:04:33 UTC

GM, Nostriches. Enjoy the weekend. #Grownostr

2026-03-07 12:26:12 UTC

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Was a great episode.

2026-03-07 12:23:55 UTC

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2026-03-07 00:52:11 UTC

We all are made for God. That infinite longing in our heart isn’t a glitch—it’s a homing signal pointing back to Him. Every time we’ve tried to quiet it with something created instead of the Creator, we’ve ended up emptier and more restless. That’s certainly my experience. Only when we stop running and turn to Christ does the ache start to find its answer—not in fleeting highs, but in a deep, steady peace that survives the storms. #Biblestr #Christianity #Grownostr
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2026-03-07 00:44:58 UTC

One day, there will be signs. #grownostr #BTC
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2026-03-06 13:43:06 UTC

Philippians 4:13 — ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’ — is probably the most misquoted verse in the Bible. Athletes tattoo it for victory, motivational speakers slap it on success memes, others for success in whatever they do. But read the context (Phil 4:11-13): Paul is saying he’s learned to be content in any circumstance. Abundance or hunger, plenty or need, because Christ gives him strength to endure it all. Not a promise of unlimited achievement. A declaration of supernatural contentment amid hardship. It is about enduring lows. #Biblestr #ChristIsKing #Memestr
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2026-03-05 11:57:52 UTC

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2026-03-04 12:52:49 UTC

GM, Nostriches. It’s a great morning to start with coffee, Scripture, and prayer. #grownostr #memestr #biblestr
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2026-03-03 13:43:52 UTC

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Truth👇🏻 #grownostr
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2026-03-02 23:14:07 UTC

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Wisdom

2026-03-02 23:13:26 UTC

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Watching now. Never miss it.

2026-03-02 19:12:23 UTC

Dude won the internet. #ChristIsKing Biblestr #Christianity
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2026-03-01 20:29:50 UTC

In this Second Sunday of Lent sermon, we follow Nicodemus—a powerful, educated religious leader—as he slips into the night to seek out Jesus. What he encounters shatters every assumption about how we earn our way to God. Through John 3:1–16, Romans 4, and Psalm 33, one truth emerges with striking clarity: no amount of religion, intellect, or moral achievement can produce what only God can give—a life born from above. Just as Abraham was justified by faith, not performance, we are invited to stop striving and start trusting. And at the center of it all stands the cross—the ultimate "lifting up"—where the remedy for our broken condition was made available to whoever believes.
https://www.mountainvicar.com/born-from-above-the-night-conversation-we-all-need-john-ch-3-vv-1-to-16/

2026-03-01 00:24:39 UTC

Good night, Nostriches. Remember, tomorrow is Sunday. Please visit a Bible-based church of your choosing to hear the word of God proclaimed, receive Communion, pray fervently, and enjoy the fellowship of the saints. Left to our own devices, we can slowly slip into self-centeredness and begin to live life as it seems wise in our own eyes. #Biblestr #ChristIsKing #Christianity
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2026-02-28 22:41:17 UTC

Had some tree work done by the pros. We are starting to get our view back. We keep working on the smaller stuff until we can save up to get the pros back again. #grownostr #naturstr
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2026-02-28 13:57:01 UTC

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2026-02-28 13:53:16 UTC

#grownostr #memestr #biblestr
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2026-02-27 12:35:05 UTC

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2026-02-26 19:44:45 UTC

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👊🏻

2026-02-26 19:11:56 UTC

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@nprofile…mvfm rocks. We use it exclusively and give it as gifts. Can’t recommend enough.

2026-02-26 17:22:48 UTC

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2026-02-26 14:02:22 UTC

#grownostr #memestr
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2026-02-26 12:10:27 UTC

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2026-02-26 10:55:32 UTC

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2026-02-25 15:48:12 UTC

#Lent #Christianity #Biblestr
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2026-02-24 22:46:49 UTC

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Thanks for sharing. Will check it out.

2026-02-24 21:25:19 UTC

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We always found them to be the most congenial of the breeds

2026-02-24 21:21:36 UTC

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Americanas?

2026-02-24 20:17:22 UTC

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That’s a true statement. It can also be challenging to find a “good” church these days. Even the best church is a messy organization because it is made up of messy people. Yet we are exhorted not to forsake the gathering of ourselves. When we do, we slowly become like the ember that popped out of the fire onto the hearth, no longer glowing just beginning to be snuffed out. Find a church that preaches the gospel well, administers the sacraments regularly, and has a few folks that you can deeply connect with. “It is not good for man to be alone.” We need a regular diet of God’s word and community in order to go deep into faith. Everything else seems secondary, ie., a musical style, programs, location, ancient architecture or big box retail store front. Some would argue that they are fine on their own, and that works for a season. It has in my own life at times. But, as a long term strategy, it is not a very good one, imho.

2026-02-24 14:01:14 UTC

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2026-02-23 23:04:56 UTC

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Haven’t missed an episode. Thanks for doing this show.

2026-02-23 15:47:50 UTC

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2026-02-22 22:55:52 UTC

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Makes more sense every year.
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2026-02-22 21:57:02 UTC

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It can be a real problem.

2026-02-22 21:47:18 UTC

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Is it its own AI or does it have to sit on top of something like Claude or Grok?

2026-02-22 20:05:19 UTC

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This is awesome.

2026-02-21 14:35:04 UTC

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2026-02-21 14:34:43 UTC

GM,
Start9 fans, as there any security risk of hosting my own Ghost website on the same device as my node? #asknostr #start9 #ghost

2026-02-21 03:54:06 UTC

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Apologies, NIV

2026-02-21 02:41:36 UTC

There’s something sacred about this moment — a puppy curled up in my lap, trusting and content. Scripture reminds us that our relationship with animals and creation isn’t accidental. Proverbs 12:10 tells us, “A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal” (ESV). From the very beginning, God entrusted humanity with the care of His creation — not as owners, but as stewards. Every creature reflects the creativity and goodness of our Creator, and how we treat them says something about the condition of our hearts. So yes, this dog is spoiled — and I think that’s exactly as it should be. 🐾
Good night all.
#Dogstr #ChristIsKing #grownostr
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2026-02-20 13:09:08 UTC

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2026-02-19 13:31:40 UTC

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew 5:10-12, ESV) #GrowNostr #Jesus #ChristIsKing
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2026-02-19 13:06:33 UTC

GM Nostriches. Woke up to learn the first Epstein related arrest happened last night. Is it a one and done or the first of many? I don’t know. What I do know is that #ChristIsKing and that #BTC is fully operational. Gonna be a great day. #GrowNostr
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2026-02-19 04:41:38 UTC

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👊🏻

2026-02-18 13:57:04 UTC

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2026-02-18 13:06:33 UTC

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent: a time of repentance, fasting, and prayer, in preparation for the great feast of the resurrection.
Throughout the Old Testament, ashes are used as a sign of sorrow and repentance, and Christians have traditionally used ashes to indicate sorrow for our own sin, and as a reminder that the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23). Like Adam and Eve, we have disobeyed and rebelled against God, and are under the same judgment, “You are dust, and to dust you shall return” (Genesis 3:19).
But as we are marked with ashes in the same manner that we were signed with the Cross in Baptism, we are also reminded of the life we share in Jesus Christ, the second Adam (Romans 5:17, 6:4). It is in this sure hope that we begin the journey of these forty days, that by hearing and answering our Savior’s call to repent, we may enter fully into the joyful celebration of his resurrection.
#AshWednesday #Lent #Jesus #Christianity #Bible #Repentance
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2026-02-18 01:53:31 UTC

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Thank you

2026-02-18 00:40:41 UTC

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Thank you.

2026-02-18 00:29:52 UTC

Long formers, what’s the best way to share a “read” that you’ve written to your timeline? #asknostr

2026-02-17 02:33:57 UTC

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Thank you. Pleasure to meet you.

2026-02-17 02:14:40 UTC

Greetings Nostriches. Not new, but a new account on Primal. #GrowNostr