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Shashue

https://www.monrauch.com/

I am a writer and podcaster chronicling the raw journey of surrendered faith amid the daily grit of caregiving. I explore how obedience in the small things uncovers the vastness of God's Kingdom, one honest word at a time.

«Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.» Romans 12:2 ESV

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shashue@iris.to

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2026-04-05 11:20:34 UTC

https://www.shashuemonrauch.com/p/224-newsletter-weekly-review

2026-04-05 11:19:33 UTC

#scripture #christ #gospel #faith
https://open.substack.com/pub/shashue/p/224-newsletter-weekly-review?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

2026-03-29 17:50:55 UTC

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Well....that didn't work. Anyone @nprofile…twc2 care to explain what a "Paid" note is for and how it's suppose to work?
When I flip the switch to "Paid" and hit publish, nothing happens. The note stays in edit mode, unpublished.

2026-03-29 17:45:17 UTC

Don't mind me. I am still playing around with Yakihonne.
Don't know what a "Paid" note is all about. But, this one is my first of these kinds.

2026-03-29 17:28:51 UTC

Part one of "Unseen Networks".
https://youtu.be/_OOqgqO83OU

2026-03-29 15:20:17 UTC

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https://audio.nostr.build/240b056c8b95a197eaffc871732226dcd9c1669c96b29b1271f4df462a85f63c.mp3

2026-03-29 14:18:24 UTC

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Thanks for reaching out and thanks for the info. Been away for a while. Will review and circle back after I've gotten my bearings and reacquainted myself with the lay of the land. 👍🏿🙏🏿

2026-03-29 13:15:03 UTC

I generally abstain from these tyes of repost campaigns.
But this one is worthy cause.
This was one of the first books I read when I fell down the BTC rabbit hole.
I've gifted many copies to friends and family, all which have never taken the time to actually read it.
But want to waste time complaining about how and why things are broken. Maybe this repost will manage to reach one of them. #nevent1q…336d

2026-03-29 12:00:41 UTC

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Western society and culture is intentionally designed to overload our senses with the noice of the world. It is upon us with the guidance of the Holy Spirit to moderate, illimenate the noise, so that we may hear the whispers of our Heavenly Father as we go on about his work throughout each day. 🙏🏿✝🕊

2026-03-29 11:54:53 UTC

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Lol.

2026-03-29 01:55:26 UTC

https://youtu.be/vzDsIWng-PE

2026-03-28 22:45:39 UTC

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The catalyst that changes this trend for the better is likely going to be legilative or platform AUP change on the legacy systems.

2026-03-28 21:48:09 UTC

👀😳
#nevent1q…evyg

2026-03-28 21:47:16 UTC

👍🏾👍🏾
#nevent1q…0727

2026-03-28 21:46:25 UTC

👀
#nevent1q…yn75

2026-03-28 21:44:58 UTC

👀
#nevent1q…kk3q

2026-03-28 17:41:02 UTC

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lol

2026-03-28 17:40:37 UTC

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Me too. 👍🏾

2026-03-28 17:32:54 UTC

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Wow! It's been almost two years since I posted this note. Thought I'd provide a quick update.
Mom is still with me. Still non-verbal, but she has developed new ways of expressing herself and needs...colorfully. lol.
Health is stable. Trying to avoid doctors and presecription meds as much as possible.
Wiggles is doing OK too. She eventually adjusted to the Florida heat. It took a while though.
https://image.nostr.build/99b6e30440bcf7d1ac113ea9bdb1c157483a37c9ca80645524b6a5339bad1a63.jpg

2026-03-28 16:24:29 UTC

Playing around on Yakihonne via desktop and mobile. don't mind me. 👀🙏🏿👍🏿💜
https://video.nostr.build/798fc140ee2f92e2563ced29b925d4ef00712f954267a876fad747bb6dc27138.mp4

2026-03-28 15:50:45 UTC

Testing from Yakihonne app.

2025-05-13 17:20:14 UTC

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👍🏾💯

2025-03-10 20:17:13 UTC

A message from nobody 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
https://youtu.be/g1pwS33fE48?si=5LfnkUKTxyybevFf

2025-02-09 13:58:00 UTC

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Not for everyone. For some "theory" is just talk.
I consider this I'll of folks to be time thieves. I cross the street when I encounter them.

2025-02-09 03:55:37 UTC

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🤣🤣😅 💯

2025-02-03 10:54:47 UTC

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God, family, country. In that order for me.

2024-12-02 11:15:49 UTC

Good morning and happy Monday #nostr fam.
I'm excited today bc I get 30 the next days and 30 nights for which I will be on a spiritual journey.
I've budgeted 10k miles for the period. But we are flexible.
If you should see wiggles and I along the way, just let us know your part of my #nostr family.
During this time I will be on a flip phone for which only a handful can reach me.
But I'm always around even when I'm not. 👀
Have a great holiday season and new year. From wiggles and Shashue. Just in case we're running behind.
👍🏾✌🏾💜🫂

2024-11-21 16:59:53 UTC

"Life does not ask us what we want.
It presents us with options."
~ Basic Economics
by Thomas Sowell
#btc = options

2024-11-16 19:52:10 UTC

Life is usually comprised of two types of "work".
Theres the work we do for money, for obvious reasons.
And than there's the work we do bc it makes us feel good.
In example, you can afford chopped firewood, but you enjoy the work in chopping up wood. Doing something for your parents or community.
Imagine a world where our days are more busy with the feel good work instead of the other work.
#RandomThoughts

2024-11-13 22:28:26 UTC

In the mornings when I ask my pops how his sleep and night was...."I woke up today and I am being. So life is good." Is his response.
So, that sounds like some sh!t that old people say but if you stop and think about it, in the mornings when you wake up, you have a lot to be grateful for.
No matter what kinda TPS report bs you might be dealing with back at the office space today.
Your health.
Your job.
Your friends (yes, I say friends before family). Bc my family is a bunch of looney toons that I love. But my friends have dead bodies in there trunks. Joking of course. But I'm not.
#RandomThoughts
https://image.nostr.build/da88268e9515f706b181790cb0c6cd2dc8e4aa077fb0e111911b4559c960879b.jpg

2024-11-13 18:38:56 UTC

We dance for 2 minutes after dinner each day. Well she thinks it's dancing but it's really physical therapy.
She's been picking those knees up nice and high these last few days. To the point where I caught a couple knee highs to my parts. But all in support of a good cause.
She'll be doing some Michael Jackson moves here by Christmas day.
https://image.nostr.build/4db3e7d1017b5d0df9943eba1421530fdd05f57d9fb9e5e9f11b49e497f04669.jpg

2024-11-12 23:16:42 UTC

#Serenity #lakeside https://image.nostr.build/afa4bd40e770f64817f0410ffd03b3f2f43137be752543a9d1294b2b52da4f64.jpg

2024-11-12 22:10:16 UTC

Oh Candace tsk tsk tsk SMH. 🤣😅😂
https://www.youtube.com/live/P_spOVNX9xg?si=dTZ6yQKlSYehUrXB

2024-11-01 12:48:48 UTC

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🙏🏾 and you too my fren.

2024-11-01 11:26:08 UTC

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Really neat app. Thx 4 sharing.

2024-10-31 03:04:19 UTC

The first step in the acquisition of wisdom is silence, the second listening, the third memory, the fourth practice, the fifth observation.
~Aristotle (?)
Good night #nostr fam
🌔😏💤🛏️✌🏾
#GrowNostr #TeaChain

2024-10-28 15:05:53 UTC

Someone needs a job for the next 10 days.
She hasn't paid her share of the rent in 4 years. Getting by on life just being cute. That should not count.
#RandomThoughts #Wiggles #Dogstr
https://image.nostr.build/cfb7acdc086644f2155f28a1a8e7d4397f9f75dafffca917afd5bcd95d06a7d4.jpg

2024-10-19 14:10:06 UTC

When I left the house for Mom's 10am doc appt on Wednesday,
There were no services on at the house. No electric, gas, water, cable and all that stuff.
I sent a text to my sisters as Mom, dogstr and I headed off to doc appt (unbathed).
After the doc appt, we went to the beach and the park.
When we got home later in the afternoon all our services were back on.
I need to figure out how to fix this for next month. But bc I have some cool sisters, I really wasn't worried about having to deal with all of that when I get home.
https://video.nostr.build/a39b66decd4325f5f67245593923c35004b9ba09d2cfaed3aa2bd7990f7085fa.mp4

2024-10-19 10:52:04 UTC

Good morning nostr fam.
It's Saturday, what have you learned this week?!
"Learn from those who know and save time."
~Me

2024-10-12 09:47:32 UTC

Good morning and happy sat day nostr fam.
My intentions today is to project my self love to those I cross paths with.
And to get a new set of wipers for the chariot 👀.
What are your intentions for these next, once in a lifetime, peecious 24 hours?
#grownostr #todaysintentions
🙏🏾👍🏾✌🏾💜🫂

2024-10-11 12:52:56 UTC

Good morning and happy Friday nostr fam.
My intentions today are to spend some alone time with Mom, project my self love onto the folks that cross our path all the while keeping that ego in check.
What r ur intentions for this fine day?
#GrowNostr #PlebChain

2024-10-05 16:41:26 UTC

The situation right now 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
Soundtrack = jazz
#CaneCorso #Wiggles #Mom #Lala
https://image.nostr.build/be61684071e392203c8b91e6921864c3875d5125024d11ca68d22abcdfa9b82b.jpg

2024-10-05 13:37:34 UTC

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I usually keep the cash in an envelope in the backyard beneath the dog house where no one can find it.
All that to say I would had to go home first 👀.

2024-10-05 13:28:56 UTC

I had to get permission from the bank to use my money at the gas station this morning bc the mag strip on my debit card doesn't work and there was no chip reader at the pump.
"Your ID please", says the clerk.
I'm not mad at the clerk. It just erks me.
But I get why.
Solution; Pay whatever their charging these days for a new card & be done with it?
#RandomThoughts #FirstWorldProblems

2024-10-05 10:20:28 UTC

I have notebooks of thoughts accumulated over the years.
I'm going through these notebooks this holiday season to possibly edit anonamize and publish on the web someplace for others (man and machine) to find.
I'd like to have the following features;
1 - KYC free access for audience/
2 - Censorship resistant
3 - An apple like UI for both audience and publisher
4 - Free for audience
5 - Minimal fee for the publisher
Substack is not an option for me.
What platform would you use for this task?
#AskNostr

2024-10-03 11:17:03 UTC

Good morning and happy Thursday #Nostr fam.
Today my aim is to remove one item of friction from my life that will make tomorrow morning even more pleasant than this morning has been so far.
I don't know what that thing will be yet.
#CoffeeChain #GrowNostr #PlebChain
🏜️☕👍🏾✌🏾⛏️⚒️💜🫂

2024-10-02 14:27:57 UTC

"word on the street is the only way to get cousin shahsue to respond to your email or text is to include a current picture of their #Dogstr .
But cuzzo, I don't have a dog. "
I felt a little bad about that for about 5 seconds. But she laughed. So we're good. But I have to be mindful of this. as this is one of my funniest cousins that has her isht together.
#RandomThoughts

2024-10-02 12:42:36 UTC

If I lived in a city and dock workers are going on strike before a presidential election on both coast,
I'd have more canned foods in the cupboards than fresh produce in my fridge 👀.
Let's not be surprised if this last more than a few weeks.
#RandomThoughts

2024-10-02 12:29:21 UTC

Good morning and happy Wednesday #Nostr fam.
It's Wednesday, do something kind for a stranger, it's the best sleep aide.
🏜️☕🪓⛏️⚒️✌🏾👍🏾🙏🏾💜🫂
#GrowNostr #CoffeeChain #PlebChain

2024-10-01 17:53:22 UTC

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Very pleased to hear that MC. Git it dun my fren. I'll make it a priority to pop in your feed periodically to check in. 💜🫂

2024-10-01 16:42:15 UTC

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Good Afternoon Catty!
Goodness, feels like I haven't seen you in a month of sundays. My algo must have a bug 😕.
Hope you and the fam are well. 💜 🫂

2024-10-01 13:13:50 UTC

Good morning and a happy Tuesday to all.
"Grinding all of my life, hustle pays the price.". ~ Shannon Sharpe
#CoffeeChain #PlebChain #GrowNostr
🏜️☕👍🏾✌🏾💜🫂

2024-09-25 23:59:48 UTC

People (myself included) often assume the highest income counties in the country are going to be in states like CA, NY or FL.
However, they'd be wrong bc listed below is a list of the top 10 counties in the country by median household incomes.
I count 5 out of 10 counties on this list are in the DC Beltway. 👀
#RichMenNorthofRichmond be getting paid son.
#RandomThoughts #MiltonFriedman
https://image.nostr.build/16e523538375efbbe3035549ea57df9412266f36a338db05557d2ac8e16d0612.jpg

2024-09-24 14:05:11 UTC

Good morning and happy Tuesday #Nostr fam
🌞☕🌴🥾⚒️💲🐕‍🦺👍🏽✌🏽💜🫂
#CoffeeChain #PlebChain #GrowNostr
https://image.nostr.build/cc752c6ec6dbe19304fa746e4130662abdbae6c2c691bea3ccb7b3a66a55c55c.jpg

2024-09-18 15:13:19 UTC

Life is full of uncertainty, but it's also filled with certainty (things we can predict). I.e. If you don't put fuel in the car, the car will run out of fuel.
The certain does happen, don't be surprised when it does.
Good morning and happy Wednesday #Nostr fam
#GrowNostr #CoffeeChain #PlebChain
🌞☕🥾🐕‍🦺⚒️👍🏽✌🏽💜🫂
https://image.nostr.build/da51ec304f0c77689cb3fa56be87fc6574dc90b647ef8ff602740415138a192e.jpg

2024-09-14 12:18:42 UTC

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And getting paid very well for doing so.

2024-09-14 09:20:13 UTC

Said differently, "the Russian military uses Russian media for propaganda purposes (especially during war time)."
Let's file this one under the "Duhhh" or "Captain Obvious" section.
Bc we don't do that. 👀
Good morning and happy Sat'Day #NostrFam
🌞☕🥾🐕‍🦺⚒️👍🏽✌🏽💜🫂
#GrowNostr #CoffeeChain #PlebChain
#Propaganda #Campaigns
https://image.nostr.build/16b345dee4b987f3d728d7487253c68880fb2c00ee2bde2cf81e0fed21e602a3.jpg

2024-09-08 02:36:40 UTC

I predict Google will be eating most (>50%) of Comcast's lunch within the next decade.
Good night #nostr fam. 💜🫂

2024-09-07 22:11:32 UTC

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Hey, Cali Mike, this was 8 years ago. I ran a half marathon 10 months later and a full marathon (not my best time) 11 months after the wreck.
And was back on my new bike within a year.
So 98% recovered.
As for the remaining 2% I've been treated by the best surgeons and physical therapist. It's not likely I'll ever be 100% on that front.
But, the pain and suffering paid off two mortgages and bought me a strip mall which was later sold for some orange thing you all are always talking about. Lol.

2024-09-07 20:53:11 UTC

How do you find yourself wheelchair bound for 6 months with a steel plate and 8 screws in one ankle and 2 screws in the other ankle?
I've been on many wrecks on the track, when I was taking the track as a youngster. Never broke a bone. First time wrecking on a public road and I get out out of commission for basically a year.
#BedouinBiker #BikeFails
https://youtube.com/watch?v=luIJjvTcipk&si=ovyQI7jvqKMfSVF3

2024-09-07 17:36:27 UTC

#Dogstr #2 the female Corso has 2 names. Most people IRL think her name is Wiggles. But it's not. That's the word I use when I'm speaking about her and not too her.
When I need her to focus, there is a secret name (command).
She is the first dog that I've done this with. I also began doing the same with #3. But due to current circumstances, it's likely not going to stick with #3, the way that it has with #2.
I decided after my last dog (Flako) that my next dog and I should speak our own language that makes no sense to other people. sometimes when in public spaces, I had to whisper commands to him, which can draw unnecessary attention. Not a fan of attention 90% of the time.
A dogs name is a command. The more people that can command your dog, the more chances there are for misbehavior and miscommunications.
This note was inspired by my mom's neighbor. Cool dude and dogstr has accepted him into the fold. But he asked this morning if she had hearing problems, bc sometimes Wiggles doesn't respond to Wiggles. 👀 My response...she is probably just tired. I felt bad for about 10 seconds for lying to him.
#RandomThoughts

2024-09-07 12:24:16 UTC

Good morning and happy Sat'Day #Nostr fam
In case you didn't know....recognize and act like you know. Bc, you are reading a note from one of the luckiest and most grateful handles on nostr.
I'm grateful bc I was up at 3am feeding my grandson.
I'm lucky bc there are 4 gens of Shashue packed up in a house right now. Mom is in her element. She's been trying to do sh!t herself for the last 2 days.
No mah, you can't take him to the park by yourself. Lol.
And this is only day 3. 👀
Have a great day frens get out there touch some grass and walk some steps.
☕🌞☕🥾🐕‍🦺✌🏽🙏🏽💜🫂

2024-09-06 14:57:09 UTC

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Welcome back Ak. I've missed you. 🫂

2024-09-05 02:11:53 UTC

Shuts down the workstation,
throws back the rest of that vodka in my glass,
put mom to bed,
I throw on my Darth Vader PJs,
pulls back the sheets to hop into bed and there's a car beeping horn from the driveway, probably waking half the neighborhood.
I peek out the front window and it's the fellas.
Not supposed to get here until tomorrow, but hey, guess we're going to be up for a while.
It's likely we're going to finish that bottle of Chopin tonight.
All that to say you should assume any nostr notes from this point forward and for the rest of the night is was PUI (posting under the influence).
Take that for what it's worth. Good night nostr fam....I think.

2024-09-05 01:21:39 UTC

Take an existing word or phrase, add "decentralized" either in front or after that word or phrase and try to resell that word or phrase as a new word or phrase.
I.e. Collection of volunteers. Repackaged "decentralized" collection of volunteers.
Give me your time for this shiny sexy new decentralized thing. 👀
Don't mind me. I'm half in on a glass of Chopin on the rocks. lol. Some now that a society transforming product. here take my minutes.
#RandomThoughts

2024-09-05 00:12:38 UTC

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I thought it but didn't write it....
Real point = don't let algos discount or diminish your individual agency. D0rcey spoke on this recently.

2024-09-05 00:00:12 UTC

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Don't mind me. I'm practically a Boomer.
But I had to look it up. 👀
Agreed.
https://image.nostr.build/c6126c4b0a1a9d53b14f0e75189d9d0301985bc42ca158dc7c214c0785f6dbe0.jpg

2024-09-04 23:21:33 UTC

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Do you consider Candace to be an antisemite?

2024-09-04 23:11:26 UTC

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Now that's actually peaked my curiosity. 👀
He speaks on similar points to Candace?
Or was he banned for some other type of truth telling?

2024-09-04 22:59:07 UTC

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A fool that's actually a pretty busy guy and YouTube is a thing that plays in the background while I do what needs getting done in my life.
Well, when I need specific content I override the algo and search. But I don't NEED Candace or Nick for anything, so it's not likely I'll ever search for him.
But I think I get your real point.

2024-09-04 22:49:12 UTC

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Well dang dissident, why don't you tell us how you really feel about her. Lol.
Dunno Nick, but I'm sure the algo will land him in my feed at some point.

2024-09-04 22:03:00 UTC

I discovered Candace Owens in April.
I like her show(s). She's gotta be a bitcoiner.
#RandomThoughts

2024-09-03 18:09:18 UTC

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Well done L 👍🏽✌🏽

2024-09-03 16:51:27 UTC

I wrote a prompt into an AI app and got 👇🏽👇🏽 response.
I have some sats for the first person to guess my prompt (within approximation).
************************
The pursuit of health and well-being. For the marathon runner, life insurance broker, and caregiver, their respective endeavors are focused on promoting physical and mental vitality in themselves or those they care for. The national diabetes and obesity epidemic highlights the need for greater attention to our collective wellbeing.
In this article, we will explore how these diverse subjects intersect and why prioritizing health should be at the forefront of all our minds.
For marathon runners like Tina Muir, a healthy lifestyle is not just about crossing the finish line – it's a way of life. Their dedication to fitness serves as an inspiration for others seeking to improve their own well-being. Similarly, life insurance brokers understand that promoting healthy habits can help mitigate the risk of illness and disease, ultimately safeguarding their clients' futures.
Caregiving for aging parents requires a balance between supporting their needs while also maintaining one's own health and wellbeing. This dual responsibility is essential in ensuring both parties receive the care they deserve. The national diabetes and obesity epidemic underscores the importance of proactive measures to combat these issues. By prioritizing healthy lifestyles, individuals can reduce their risk of developing chronic conditions and contribute to a more robust national health landscape.
Cross-country road trips, while an adventure in themselves, also present opportunities for self-care and exploration. By seeking out healthy dining options, engaging in physical activity, and making time for rest and relaxation, travelers can maintain their wellbeing even amid the chaos of travel.
Lastly, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies represent a new frontier in financial innovation. While some may view this as a separate realm altogether, it's worth considering how digital assets can serve as a tool for wealth creation, security, and independence – all of which are essential components of a healthy financial life.
In conclusion, the subjects of marathon running, life insurance brokerage, caregiving, national health crises, cross-country road trips, and Bitcoin may seem diverse at first glance. However, they each share a common thread: the pursuit of health and well-being in its various forms. By recognizing these connections and prioritizing our own health, we can create a more robust and thriving society for all.

2024-08-23 14:41:19 UTC

I had dinner with a family elder last week.
He reminded me that my daughter will not carry our family name, nor will my grandson.
It was a subtle comment, but speaks volumes about some conversations/thoughts that may be going on.
My immediate thought was that he was so far wrong on both assertions bc my daughter is not yet married (and she's got no pressure from me or her partner to get married). But I didn't tell him that.
I responded, maybe you're correct, but does it matter these days?!
Their are many males in our family to carry on the name if that is his concern.
They sell gene kits at the pharmacy to tests for these sorts of things now?!
We now have protocols like #Nostr that can be used to track family trees (unalterably) if and when internal family documents artifacts were ever lost.
And if we wanted to rely on government records, don't we all have government ID's now?! Thinking SSN. Why is the name important to him?!
Some additional context;
My niece started her first week at a university this week. She doesn't have to find a job her first year. As a side project and source of income, she's been commissioned by members of the family to combine the broader family documents, family tree artifacts and other projects into one larger, organized and catalogued repository.
Great project for a teenager, driving some lower time preference type questions. Both good and bad.
All that to ask myself "do I care?!"
None of his responses to that question compelled me either way on the matter.
Good morning and happy Friday #Nostr Fam
🌞☕🥾⛏️👍🏽✌🏽💜🫂

2024-08-22 11:07:41 UTC

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Thanks for sharing I agree with your understandings as well, 💯.
It would be nice if someone (hint hint 👀) wrote a book describing how that looks in a modern family from day to day. I think there are many that would benefit from these types of experiences.
It's on the list of topics I'd like to write a book about some day when I get bored.

2024-08-22 00:45:30 UTC

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🙏🏽 I've bookmarked this note so that I can list the meds tomorrow, time permitting.
As for Mom's diet, it's this;
Breakfast = 1.5 hard boiled eggs. A sprinkle of black pepper, tumeric, a pinch of kimchi, no salt. A half of a banana and a decaf coffee small, black, no sugar, no cream.
Lunch = fruit smoothie. I rotate different colored fruits every 2-3 days.
Dinner =
A crock pot.
bone broth.
fresh vegetables. different veggies seasonally, locally sourced, and a can of different types of fiat beans.
Seasoning (no salt).
Protein changes every 3rd day which is how long my crockpot lasts. I rotate between, white meat, read meat, bone meat, muscle meat, organ meat (usually beef liver), or fish every 3 days when the pot empties. Protein is always grass fed, free range or wild fish.
So every week the two of us go through 3 pots of (I call it fuel) food.
The only difference between Mom's diet and mine is that I eat more, I add salt to my servings, my coffee is not decaf and I eat all of my food for the day between 2-6pm depending on my schedule for that day.
Exceptions are when my family comes over and cook. Which is usually a Saturday or Sunday type of event.

2024-08-21 20:11:31 UTC

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You are spot on Henry. I take many of these in pouder form for myself with my morning coffee.
Will start her on that as well.

2024-08-21 19:45:19 UTC

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Thank you. Will keep this community posted with periodic updates be they for the better or worse.
🙏🏽

2024-08-21 19:14:47 UTC

Five months ago my mom suffered a series of strokes that resulted in paralysis on her right side, wheelchair bound and non-verbal.
This is in addition to being previously diagnosed with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression and she was also about 60lbs overweight.
To address all these pre-existing conditions she was actively prescribed 23 prescriptions.
Today, my mom is:
She is still non-verbal, but I can understand exactly what she wants to communicate to me when she has something to say.
She is still weak on her right side, but she can walk around the house without aid. Dress herself in the mornings...mostly. She does need some help putting on her shoes, panties and bra. But if hell broke loose and we had to boogie in a hurry, she'd be able to make it to the car by herself while I packed up for a mad max like departure/adventure. :-) Albeit without a bra, panties and barefoot. But that's OK.
She is now only 15lbs overweight and still dropping.
Her cholesterol levels continue to improve.
Her BP is within normal levels.
Her A1C (diabetes measurement) has improved BIGLY and continues to do so every month.
She is now on only 3 prescriptions. My sisters and I might be adding one more to this in September so possibly 4 prescriptions starting next month, down from 23.
How did we do it?
Diet: My mom now only eats what I eat (and I don't eat fiat food).
I stopped administering all the prescriptions they (her doctors) had her taking prior to the stroke except for the ones they were administering to her in the hospital for the 2 weeks that she was in ER and ICU for the strokes.
For physical therapy she: opens the mail in the mornings, not using her mouth (yes, disgusting) but using both right and left hands. She has to walk when in the house..I used to carry her from room to room bc it was faster, but she is retired and I don't have a boss, so what's the rush?! Even if it takes 10 minutes to get from bedroom to the living room. We also slow dance for 5 minutes every evening after dinner. Last night we danced to some ray charles. And lastly but MOST important, my sister(s) call her every night before bed and asks her about her day.
For her depression, we give her "stuff" that needs to get done throughout the day that she can do while seated at the couch. I.e. fold and sort laundry, open and sort the mail, I take her (and the dogstr) with me everywhere I go. Make sure she goes outside and gets some sun every day (not hard to get where we are presently).
All that to say, considering we were making final arrangements back in March and now we are where we are with her progress, I'm a pretty grateful dude.
Fix the food and you fix two things:
1-America's obesity epidemic
2-America's out of control rising health care cost problem?
Disclaimers:
Not health, medical, financial or any other advice for anyone.
I just wanted to brag somewhere about how well my mom is doing and what is working for her with this community.
I've come to depend on many of you over the last year +, for some grown-up conversations with rational, like minded folks from all walks of life.
I know, it's a long one. So thanks for reading to the end.💜 🫂 ✌️
#MyStrongMom #RecoveryJourney #NoFiatFood #AgingParents

2024-08-19 15:21:11 UTC

Good morning and happy Monday #Nostr fam.
If you're in your 50 (or 40's) and you're still not clear on your life purpose, please, hit pause, take inventory of your skills and define your purpose.
You can change it later, but don't spend another minute on your current path without having a clear purpose.
By default I try avoid these types of folks just in case their affliction is contagious. But everyone once in a while that person is an old grade school friend.
So there's that.
#RandomThoughts

2024-08-18 21:32:47 UTC

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I just sent a screen shot of this thread to my neighbor and asked him what he thought.
He says when you get old enough your parents will let you know who the gangster in your family is. But that it's good you haven't needed them up to now. He was joking. I think.

2024-08-18 18:34:07 UTC

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I read that as; White and East Asian families are particularly adept at keeping their gang-related family members under wraps.
Which is more often then not the wiser approach to these types of things. Probably more so in the Japanese and Italian cultures.

2024-08-18 14:26:54 UTC

I posit that every family has a gangster amongst them. A real one. The person in your family that your parents go to when there are problems. Assuming their not the gangster in your fam of course. But it could be your parents. They have a nack for keeping such secrets close to the chest.
Do you know who your family gangster is?!
I had dinner mine last night.
Great time.
Good morning and happy Sunday #Nostr fam
🌞👍🏽✌🏽🙏🏽💜🫂

2024-08-07 13:58:48 UTC

I am 51 yo and I've attended formal schooling for 26 of those 51 years. 👀
Some context; I did a lot of nightschool and what took some 4 years attending full time, took me 7 yrs attending part time so we can work (and kinda not the smartest in the room usuaally). But we had responsibilities and bills 😬.
Not a complaint, just facts.
#RandomThoughts #RandomTrivia

2024-08-04 22:25:26 UTC

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"getting by" is more like how I'd classify myself. But keeping at it and hoping to find moments of success along the journey.
Thank you my friend. I appreciate the words of encouragement.
May you find many successes along your journey as well.

2024-08-04 20:56:05 UTC

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You are 💯 on the money.
My team has been carefully curated over the period of years. They are all self-driven and handle their biz like no other. I express my gratitude to them in different ways and frequently.

2024-08-04 20:20:39 UTC

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I'd like to think so. I didn't rebuttal their false assertion.
But once I got off the phone, I asked myself, am I being deceitful?!

2024-08-04 19:36:38 UTC

Just had a client ask if I ever take personal time off. Realized that about 70% of my clients think I'm a one-man show.
Unintentional deception - I have a team of 4 full-time employees & roughly as many 1099 contractors! Not sure if it's good or bad they think this, but food for thought.
#RandomThoughts

2024-07-27 14:14:54 UTC

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Right.
I get your meaning. But some wouldn't consider home schooling to be a public school.

2024-07-27 13:37:04 UTC

Imagine a public school system that taught and expanded on the ideas of low/high time preference psychology for a whole semester 👀✌🏽
Good morning and happy Sat'Day #Nostr fam

2024-07-27 13:23:31 UTC

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This 👇 👇 👇
https://youtu.be/ssYCRVpzcxc?si=DTSmVnuL6Hc0eVuF

2024-07-26 16:18:07 UTC

Iusually front load my calendar for the week, whereby I get most of the work done earlier in the week. Say mom-wed = usually long days and the chaos tapers down towards the end of the week.
Well, that didn't happen this week. 👀
So bro man is managing in a hectic day today...Friday.
Git er dunn #nostr fam #RandomThoughts

2024-07-23 17:50:19 UTC

For those of you with a cell phone (👀), I'm working on an analysis for a friend and this survey would be helpful.
Please reply to this note with the following:
1 - I use an iOS device
2 - I use an Android device
3 - I use both (android & iOS) devices
4 - I use other (i.e. Graphene, blackberry, etc.)
Thanks in advance for your time. I'll zap participants a small something until my budget for the week is spent.
🙏🏽✌🏽

2024-07-07 11:12:01 UTC

Early bird gets the worm!
GM & happy 🌞 Day #Nostr fam ☕🥾🚙⛺🏕️🔥
#CoffeeChain #GrowNostr

2024-07-07 03:20:28 UTC

The $5 wrench attacker coming after whatever #BTC you might have, won't be from pookie the crackhead down the street.
Guns and dogs might sound like "sexie" measures. But for most of us, we're not built and schooled that way. Really, it's about factoring time and distance into your opsec.
Inspired by the G u y 🦢 #Podcast #BitcoinAudible
#RandomThoughts

2024-07-03 13:28:44 UTC

Good morning #Nostr fam. A quiet morning in my 🌍. Woke at 5:30'ish but stayed laid down until 8:30'ish. 👀 Good to do that occasionally.
Make today a fine day 🌞☕🙏🏽💜🫂
#CoffeeChain #GrowNostr

2024-07-02 22:12:24 UTC

Yeah....that. 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
https://youtube.com/watch?v=p6LJXPOv4SM&si=FkjwCnXWIkgs41TJ

2024-06-30 13:55:32 UTC

I woke up this am with sore shoulders and back.
Yesterday was not a shoulder and/or back day, so WTF, I thought to myself.
And then I remembered, hauling 3 window mounted AC units to the 2nd floor and 3rd floor apartments for a few of moms friendsnin 100 degree weather.
Conclusion: yesterday was indeed a shoulder and back day.
#RandomThoughts

2024-06-30 13:50:47 UTC

Some morning laughs from my tw!tter feed.
😂🤣😅
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I had a phone conversation today with a very nice young chap from Pakistan. This is how it went:
"Hello, how are you today?"
"I'm very well thank you for asking, how are you and more to the point, WHO are you?"
"Madam, my name is Sanjit, and I'm calling you from Microsoft.”
"Microsoft, is that a city in Pakistan?”
" No Madam, MICROSOFT, the computer company. I'm calling to tell you that we have found a problem with your computer.”
"REALLY, that's quite concerning.”
"Yes Madam, it can become very serious indeed but thankfully I will be able to fix it for you.”
"No, I meant it's very concerning because I don't HAVE a computer.”
“You don't?"
“No.”
"Ahh, it must be a problem on your laptop Madam.”
"Don't have one.”
"Ipad?"
"Nope.”
"Tablet?"
"I have none of those things. As a matter of fact, I don't even have a telephone.”
After a few seconds of silence he said "Madam, you are lying to me now!"
I said "Well, you started it!!" and put the phone down.