I'm very bullish as well about 2026. I think BTC may surprise a lot of people next year and AI and other emerging tech could be more like rocket fuel than the "bubble" that some are calling it.

What a cool coffee shop! I love the exposed beams and it seems the atmosphere is perfect. I used to really like a good dark roast made in a pour-over (drip) but have been gravitating more towards medium

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you & Merry Christmas!

Thank you! Yes, I'm glad more people are realizing the value of this place beyond monetary rewards. Sentiment is always low when token prices drop but they've always rebounded eventually. Merry Christmas!

Yes, we can never forget the light! Thank you for these kind words, Nancy. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! Enjoy the time with family. Hugs to you!

I was so happy to find this poem, it carries so much weight. It'd be perfect to read at an open mic. He's one of my favs too, his writing is captivating and has so many layers. I guess I should have said

Thank you! I appreciate it. Happy Holidays to you!

Thank you!

You're welcome and I thank you for the friendship, thought-provoking posts, and that amazing review you wrote for my last book. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Hugs to you!

Yes, I just wish everything wasn't pushed to the extremes but that is pretty typical for the kind of transitional period we're living through. Thank you & Merry Christmas!

Thank you Jay! I appreciate it. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!

Thank you, I feel the same about you! I had no idea Tolkien was born in South Africa. I had always assumed he was born and raised in the UK. He's one of my favorite authors, the Lord of the Rings has always

You're welcome Nancy! I hope it was a wonderful birthday. The weather is still horrendous here! Single digits today.

It's been a rough cycle but it may not be over yet!

Happy birthday, dear friend! I hope you enjoy the day!

I hope you're feeling better @lizelle! How scary. I wish you a very Merry Christmas, my friend.

Some certainly are!

Oh, I bet that was tough to be dealing with both! I'll never forget how many foreclosures we had on our street. Probably 20% of the homeowners mailed their keys back and walked away. We nearly did that.

Yes, the golden age of making a living at independent writing/publishing is done for most of us. I had a very good run 2013-2024 and consider myself lucky but have to admit when the reality of the situation

It's scary to see the price go so low and it can cause a lot of uncertainty—especially for those who've come to rely on the extra income. I've thought about the wisdom of Hive being more of a stablecoin