NIP-44 v3: more secure and flexible encryption
"Would you like to allow decrypting all events?" No thanks.
On Medieval Marriage
We need to remember why marriage exists.
Call Her Daddy's Dating Advice
I watched this episode of _Call Her Daddy_, so that you don't have to.
Soapbox at Bitcoin 2026: Nostr Became Infrastructure
How Bitcoin Conference Week 2026 played out for Soapbox: five panels, NosVegas 2.0, V4V music payouts, and Nostr finally landing as infrastructure.
How can we get Nostr moderation right?
User control + automated and manual monitoring fixes this.
Zesty Dill Yogurt Sauce
A creamy, zesty yogurt sauce with garlic, lemon, fresh dill, and olive oil. Similar to tzatziki, but without the cucumber.
We Can Send Merz Out to the Golf Course
Why voting is the worst way to determine who will govern, excepting all of the other ways.
Living like God in France is easier to do when you live in France.
Why Americans are nearly working themselves to death and all they have to show for it is bigger trucks.
Ultimate Banana Bread with Cacao
This will destroy every other banana bread recipe you’ve ever tried. No joke, don’t bother looking for another one. Just bookmark this and thank me later.
The Chameleon Method: Three Skills That Future-Proof You in the Age of AI
The three C's: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication, are durable in a way that technical skills aren't. They transfer across tools, industries, roles, and eras. They're what made humans valuable before AI, and they're what will make humans valuable after AI becomes ubiquitous.
American Disneyland
Why I am vacationing in Europe. Again.
Marinated Seared Salmon over Pearl Couscous
This dish features marinated salmon with a blackened crust served over turmeric pearl couscous and topped with quick-pickled carrots.
Small Business Owners Don't Fear AI -- They're Hungry for It
What I learned teaching a two-part AI seminar to local entrepreneurs.
No Seed Oil Tahini Goddess Salad Dressing
If you’ve decided to cut back on or eliminate seed oils from your diet, chances are you’re constantly checking labels of your favorite store-bought items, only to be hit with one disappointment after another. From potato chips to hummus to salad dressings, it seems like everything is made with seed oils. One of my (and my family’s) long-time obsessions has been with Goddess tahini salad dressing. This is different than “Green Goddess” which I’ve never been a fan of. It’s sold under both the Annie’s and Trader Joe’s brand, and they're more or less identical, including the very first item on the ingredients list: Canola oil. Unwilling to let this unbelievable mixture of flavors disappear from our dinner table, I discovered to my surprise that it’s ridiculously easy to make, and that I already had all of the ingredients in my kitchen.
Coding Doesn't Die. It Evolves.
Elon Musk says coding dies by December. He's right about the direction. He's wrong about the conclusion. The future belongs to people who can think.
