GM Nostr friends. I've been testing out the Frostr signer, running the server piece from my Umbrel. It was going great until I tried making a post, and then kept getting errors. Soo....back to my default for now. Really cool idea from what I understand of it, just wish I could hear back from my github post about the issue. It's rainy here in Minnesota today, and soon going to be incredibly icy when the temps drop later in the day. I'm trying to convince Hubby to leave work early before it gets to that point and he ends up ping-ponging down the freeway. Otherwise, it's been a quiet couple of days here in general. Work has been busy with some requests coming in that require actual brainpower, but as long as I have a little quiet time in the morning with my coffee, I'm ready to go. Have a happy Thursday, all.

Went to Hubby's brother's house for family cookie day this afternoon. Brought Lu with us this time, and she was quickly the new favorite. Their two dogs were obsessed, as was one of my little 5 year old nieces. Got a nice photo with Hubby as well. Overall, a good day.

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GM Nostr friends. It's Friday! Another week come and (almost) gone. Outside it's 14F (-10C) right now. I'm wearing multiple layers of everything, and drank iced coffee this morning. There's gotta be something wrong with me. I've been making progress going through my dad's accounts and either closing or letting the account holders know he's gone and submitting documentation. It is a long, slow process, but I'm sloughing through it. Yesterday I took the cash out of his wallet, and felt really horrible about it. Why? He's beyond caring, and would've happily given me all of it anyway were he still here, because that's the kind of dad he was. Before I go and get myself all weepy again, have a good day, all.

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GM Nostr friends. A big Happy Birthday to Nostr's CEO @Derek Ross ! :ablobparty: I'm planning on a quiet day today. Lu is snoring softly in her bed next to my desk, covered in her little blanket. Man, it would be so great to be a dog. Today is a day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!

Hi Nostr friends. Sorry I've been so quiet lately. Just dealing with life. I'm still here. Trying to keep up with this lovely community. We had my dad's memorial last weekend. Aside from the presence of a couple family members I don't particularly like, it went very well. I managed not to lose it at all that day, despite some frustrations picking up food and supplies and getting to the church before people showed up. Work has been extremely busy, both for me and Hubby. He's been pulling 12 hour days pretty much all this week and most of last, so we're both stressed and tired. It's a season - I know it will pass, but sloughing through it right now is taking every ounce of energy I have.

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GM Nostr friends, and a happy Thanksgiving to my US friends. Hubby and I are having a Do Nothing day. I mean, I do have a load of laundry in the wash right now, but aside from that, we have planted our butts on the couch and don't intend to move all day. Maybe a nap later. Enjoy the day, whatever it looks like for you. Maybe eat some stuffing and pumpkin pie for me.

GM Nostr friends. We're almost to the Thanksgiving holiday here in the US. I'm absolutely drained and heart sick, but there's still so much to be thankful for. My husband has been an absolute rock for me since we found my dad's body. He has stepped up for me every day when I didn't have the mental fortitude to do anything other than just exist, and has comforted and encouraged me every day since. Every time I think I couldn't possibly love him more, he goes and does something that makes me melt a little bit. The night my dad died, my close circle of friends all just showed up and sat with us at my dad's apartment while the police and EMTs were in and out, and waited until the body had been loaded and taken away. They were comfort while I cried my eyes out, and held me in my shock and grief. My work gave me the time off, and coworkers have reached out to me with sweet words of shared sadness. My sweet Lu has been constantly by my side, and actually licked my tears at times when I couldn't hold it in. She knows something is wrong, and does her best to be my little shadow. And also YOU, Nostr friends! Thank you for reading while I try to process this, and have sent me kind words and love for someone who is a complete stranger to you. I love this community. Happy Thanksgiving.

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GM Nostr friends. I got Dad's obit written up and sent to our coordinator this morning. Used a bit of AI to get me started, but then I ended up rewriting about 80% of it anyway. My inner English major cringed a bit letting anything write for me, but I wasn't in the mindset for it until I had something to start with. Also did a virtual appointment to see about getting some meds, as I have rainbow snot happening this morning. Love being sick on vacation. I've been praying and begging God for some relief from the grief that threatens to drown me the last few days. I keep thinking of things I should text Dad, or particularly beautiful scenery that is photo-worthy he would enjoy, and then I remember he's gone. Hubby and my two friends have been very supportive while we've been here. Looking out at the lake and watching nature are calming. It was a good idea to get away for a few days.

GM Nostr friends. It's only been a few days since my dad passed, but feels like much longer. Thank you to everyone who left a kind note on my last post. I read every one. I'm exhausted. Hubby and I are going over to Dad's apartment in a little while to start sorting and getting rid of stuff. We told the management we would be out by the end of the month, but we are leaving on vacation tomorrow until Wednesday. Going to be cutting it close. I'm planning to donate or toss about 95% of his stuff, minus a few items that have sentimental value for me. Thankfully, he didn't have much and was very clean. Grief has been hitting in very weird ways these last couple days. I started crying while Hubby was on the phone with his own elderly mom last night trying to walk her though using an app to order herself some dinner to be delivered. How many times have I done the same with my dad, irritation building as he wouldn't understand or follow my directions on what should have been a simple process? Never again will I walk him though how to correctly sign into a weekly Zoom meeting with his siblings and make sure he's not muted or accidentally turned his camera off. Those of you with elderly parents, please give them a hug. Life is so precious, and so fleeting. When it's gone, it's like a little bit of light has left your world.

Nostr friends, my heart is broken today. My dad, my sweet Papa, died last night. My husband and I found him. I don't have the words to convey how much this hurts right now. He was one of my very best friends. We shared the same dark sense of humor. I know he is free from all his bodily pain and probably dancing with Jesus and rejoicing at being reunited with my mom.