“internet money” “magic internet money” Do we stop and think about these phrases that are tossed around? One of my new favorite phrases is to ask my future bitcoiner friends: “Do you use the internet?” Following up with, “well then you’re going to want to know about internet money.” It’s so simple. But I think most can’t see it because it’s bigger than anything we’re used to. It’s the elephant that isn’t in the room, it IS the room and it’s eating everything. #education #bitcoin #8satoshis

In listening to content providers of all stripes and years of experience I observe a few things that provide insight into who they really are and if they deserve my attention. 1) the longer they go the easier it is to see what motivates them and what their intention and agenda is. It’s easy to see through facades when one looks closer. 2) the nature of Nostr and Bitcoin’s decentralization seems to be fueling more authenticity. This could be sad: many have, with bitterness, given up any hope of truth, in any form. Jaded outlook, sarcasm and burnout is very real. I’ve seen it and lived it in another industry. Has it affected you? It doesn’t have to be this way. 3) but I couldn’t leave it there. If we stay stuck in the fiat brokenness of the past how will we ever land in the present? Today, right now? Are you here yet? Need a cold plunge? Are you awake? Now is the time to be awake. It’s bigger than Bitcoin and Nostr (though that is beyond frickin’ huge). 4) Love wins. Every time. And it wins the war, not the battles. So leave the happy to those who like to “be happy”. Find the joy. True joy is there, near you, not far away. How is love showing up for you today? Grace and peace to you my Nostr frens

(1) Homeschooling your children is really everything you do together. Every word that comes from your mouth and every action you do or don’t take, says volumes to your precious little ones. My biggest challenge now is to get across my understanding of Bitcoin. I had another one of those conversations today. Not perfected yet but I’m working on it 😂 Q: Is there a way to view bitcoin as biblical money

Thankful for my family. We’re not perfect by any measure, but the love is thick and wide. My wife serves us every day and I am thankful for her. Our kids are amazing in very unique ways. But the greatest thing is being personally related, and actively knowing Jesus. Being loved by Jesus is the sweetest, and they know it. (Butterfly pic for effect, beautiful though isn’t it?) #jesus #trainthemup #grace #love

I was a single guy for long enough, enjoyed a lot of things. Now with a family, I ask you, is there anything better than being in the kitchen with family, listening to great music of the 70s while cooking: me making family recipe apple pie, teaching my 11y/o about the fine art of pie crust done well. It doesnt last forever and it doesn’t get better than today. #family #love #homeschool

Question about tech for kids I can get my 11y/o son into. He likes building things with me and though he’s not computer programming literate I just found out he has a high IQ (somewhere around 150?). I’m not familiar with Raspberry Pi, might you have a suggestion for something fun he could do or make and maybe learn about bitcoin while he’s at it? I was thinking mining perhaps? Or something that would challenge his thinking. #asknostr #pleb #mining #raspberrypi #bitcoin ps. those of you who do some amazingly creative and productive dev things, I thank you for your work in the Light. The dark not so much. I am thankful you’re building cool shit.

@moonmechanic #adoption #blessings #love #homeschooling View quoted note → Some extra pics posted but they didn’t all end up on this post. 🙃

“The question is not whether you will worship, but rather what you will worship —your glorious Creator or something he created” Paul Tripp Remember that the reason bitcoin came to be was/is for people. It was created for the people by the people (ok, person). We aren’t to worship the thing. We do well to remember that my frens. To stay humble and stack sats, no matter how small the stack is a good and right place to be.

Oh you have a topic here! In George Gilder’s Men and Marriage he touches on many of the topics you bring up here. What I note is that men are the ones that need to lead the way. See how it doesn’t work the other way around? Gilder was hated by the feminists in the 80s for his position as king of the “male chauvinists” but he took it in stride. I think this quote will last generations: “Civilization is built by men with families to feed”

Ok, can’t help being a proud dad

When it really is Christmas I’ll never forget December 21st, 2012. Large snowflakes were blowing around but not sticking yet. It was the day we excitedly drove to Roanoke, Virginia to pick up our little ray of sunshine at the hospital. Our van was full of kids except for one yet-to-be-filled car seat and that was about to change. Ever think about amazing things that don’t get headlines? I’ve experienced at least one memorable one: a cute and special little girl who became my daughter at first sight. My family came for her because she was left by her parents at the hospital. She was born with Down syndrome and autism so events led to us getting the call to foster and later adopt her. As we walked out of the hospital I remember telling my wife to pinch me because they were letting us take home this precious little girl and I needed to make sure it was real. We named her Malina but she has many nicknames: “Cheeney kin”, “Chin kin”, “Baby girl”, “Bae”, “Bae kin” (bacon), “Christmas”, “Sassy pants”, “Sassafrass”, “Sassy kin”, and “Naughty kin” are some favorites. I have two personal favorites: “Christmas” and “Her Stickyness”. I like “Her Stickyness” because its kind of a mix between “Her Highness” and lots of sticky hands (and everything else). The other terms of endearment originated from my wife and daughters, their favorite being Bae kin, a play on words as she has an affinity for bacon. I also gave Malina the nickname “Christmas”. In early 2013 I remember Malina’s crib was right under a window in our small room. As she learned to stand up, at dawn we could see the silhouette of a little head and hands holding onto the crib. I would awake and tell my wife, “Look, it’s Christmas!” I would say that whenever I noticed her standing in the crib, waiting for us to come get her. What a season that was living in that tiny two bedroom house with 5 kids. Many will think that is crazy but we always wanted a big family, so there we were doing big family things and we loved it. We eventually built a larger house on our small property. You know how some people don’t have a sense of time? That’s Malina. In fact, time for Malina is when she needs or wants something, then it’s all about her timing. But it’s not in any rude sort of way, she’s actually polite but persistent about whatever it is she might want or need, which isn’t hard to understand. It could be need for food, frustration from the days events or whatever. Although rare, she gives the best hugs. Also rare is her eye contact. You’d know you’re of special interest to her if she looks you directly in the eyes. She’s trying to communicate something important or shes just loving you. Those deep oceans of personality get lost in a persons soul, then she’ll quickly look away; but that’s just her. We say that she gives therapy to those who know her. Had a bad day or a difficult encounter at work? Go get some Cheeney therapy. Prepare your heart because you need to be ready before you sit down with Malina for some of her therapy. It’s true, ask my wife! I could not have make this stuff up! Honestly, when I’ve come home from a work day and feel awful about myself or something else, Malina is there and she always has time for Daddy. Even if she isn’t smiling or able to hug me, she has a gentle knowing when things aren’t well and comforts me where I’m at. If someone is sad or crying her eye contact increases as she seems to show empathy. She also knows she has this therapy gift. She seems to understand that she provides comfort but imposes a limit on how much she can or is willing to provide. I’m thankful for it and have no expectation. Her time with me doesn’t often involve facial expression or outward emotion. Sometimes she puts her leg across my legs for connection and becomes more observant. I’ve even had her sit down next to me to comfort me. Most of the time I go to her for hugs and she tolerates me wanting to give her a hug. And snuggling? It just doesn’t get any better my friend. She changes the world one hug at a time. The many therapists and her teachers we’ve had over the years have one thing in common. Almost all of them received Cheeney therapy, and they have told us the stories. Malina has a following now. And the food, oh the food. A favorite thing she’s been doing with daddy for years is that she and I eat guacamole, chips and salsa together. It’s definitely our thing. We have fun, me dipping the chips and handing them to her, her evaluating each one then eating it carefully. It makes eating so much more fun and while I might be creative, I couldn’t make this up. She’ll pretty much eat whatever I’m eating if I share with her. We do green smoothies too. And salad, which she never does alone. Every time is a great new father/daughter experience. See how grand the Cheeney life can be? We just need more children like her. I vote Malina for President. Her autism seems to prevent her from very much direct eye contact but when she does gaze those huge brown eyes on you those are moments that stop time. And of course it’s in her time. We have rare moments of long eye contact when she wants to know whats going on. Bae kin has something spiritual going in there that I fail to fully comprehend though I’m not worried to find out, I fully accept that she’s just amazing and I’m just thrilled to be her daddy. One thing I see something that the world may not see in her is the song that is constantly in her heart. Malina has groove and she has moves too. When my oldest daughter puts on a disco, R&B or any groovy play list we’ll encourage dancing around our kitchen. When I was single I had dreams of having a large family and I wanted great memories. I’m thankful I get to spend time with with my family and her in it. You just can’t make this stuff up, it’s very special. She uses no words to express but she communicates a ton. I have learned what “love your neighbor” truly means from her. My heart beats in her heart, outside my body as I think of the life and the love in abundance she brought to my family! Her two older sisters have been fierce protectors and playmates for her, always watching out for her and being helpful to my wife and I. My eyes can’t hold it all in. So I must share her with you. I think of what the world doesn’t see in her that I can clearly see. I see abundant and overflowing meaning for life in every created being that the world can not, or refuses to see. I think of the adapted story of The Starfish Thrower, by Loren Eisley, where the the child is asked why he throws the starfish back into the ocean because it won’t make any difference to the thousands that have washed up on the shore during a terrible storm. The child replies, “Because it made a difference to that one.” My wife and I remember: at the hospital her mother did not want to abandon her little girl –her husband required her to. That was another story, details we were not privy to, however it was apparent her mother made a sacrifice to leave her. We met with her mom briefly and promised her we would care for her baby. So the starfish story has significance for us: we made a difference for this one. We cannot imagine our lives without her and my encouragement is for others to consider adoption if God leads you this way. James 1:27 reads “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” ESV I think of the lessons in sacrificial love my family has made and continues to, especially my wife. I think of the rich character lessons we have learned because together we love and take care of Malina. It requires healthy boundaries and a lot of hard work and often it’s sticky. Is it worth it? If you haven’t guessed by now, it has been most definitely worth it. My observation is that Cheeney therapy works well because she doesn’t discriminate much on which kind of neighbor to love. It’s a great lesson for us too. (Ps) I have pictures in the next few posts

Tonight I should like to share a gentle story about someone very small who made a big difference in my life. This is her when she younger. Though she’s older now my relationship with her has always been very special. Her name is Malina and the best way I can describe her is to share that she is like my heart literally beating outside my chest. She doesn’t speak words but she communicates. I think this was her second birthday party. There is quite a story about her adoption (and maybe a few pictures) if someone wishes to hear the story I would share it. #love #adoption #homeschooling

Exciting development. Anticipated and looked forward to to this @ODELL @MartyBent. Appreciate your team’s work @miljan @primal “and the the times, they are a changin’” 🎵 Bob Dylan View quoted note →

Dearest nostr, I have question about where is the best place to host content? There are lots of options out there like Patreon, rumble etc. But starting it here and pointing everything else (YT etc) back to nostr seems a better strategy. I know it’s a zap to play environment it just seems smarter to begin with the end in mind. Signed, Boomer trying to keep up 🐢 #asknostr