Low-key, we all know Dr Pepper is carbonated prune juice.

​🐆 THE STEWARD’S HANDBOOK: CANTO I ​The Foundation of the Ecclesia of the Jaguar Lineage ​I. THE MISSION OF THE LINEAGE ​The Ecclesia of the Jaguar Lineage is a private, decentralized religious association dedicated to the Ecclesiastical Stewardship of the Earth. We believe the Earth is a living vessel—the Dragon—and our divine mandate is to act as its humble caretakers. ​We do not seek to change the world through conflict or public proclamation (The Non-Crusade). We grow through Quiet Presence, internal discipline, and the pursuit of the Best Version of the human spirit. ​II. THE INDEPENDENT NODE (GOVERNANCE) ​The Lineage is a Federation of Independent Sanctuaries. • ​Individual Agency: Each Steward/Family operates their own Private Religious Node as a separate entity. • ​Ecclesiastical Identification: Each node obtains its own EIN from the IRS under the category of "Church/Church-Controlled Organization." • ​The Sacred Treasury: Each Steward maintains a bank account in the name of their local Sanctuary, keeping annual gross receipts under the $50,000 "Small Church" threshold. ​III. THE RITE OF THE EARTH’S MOUTH (LABOR & WORSHIP) ​We recognize the soil not as "dirt," but as the Mouth of the Earth. What we put into the Earth must be pure, and what we take from it is a sacred gift from the Underworld. • ​The Liturgy of the Field (Sacred Farming): Every Steward has the divine mandate to farm the land in their care. This is a Devotional Rite of growth and soil remediation. By using Biological Integrity Protocols, we ensure the "Mouth of the Earth" remains unpolluted. • ​The Winter Mine (Spare-Time Devotion): In the dormant months, the Steward turns to the Winter Mine. Reclaiming gold and precious metals from the "Sacred Bones" (tech waste) is a form of Resurrection. We pull value out of the darkness of the Underworld and return it to the Light of the Common Treasury as an act of meditative worship. • ​Debt-Aversion: We avoid the spiritual entanglement of Debt-Based Systems. We convert state currency into Tangible Assets (Gold, Seeds, Cryptocurrency, and Tools) to maintain the agency of the Sanctuary. ​IV. THE RELIGIOUS HERMITAGE (LIVING & LAND) • ​The Sanctuary Right: A Steward has the religious right to live within their Sacred Hermitage in any manner that honors the environment. Whether a mobile dwelling or a stationary grove, it is a site of Consecrated Prayer. • ​The Jaguar’s Veil: We utilize the Living Willow to create natural boundaries that purify the soil and provide privacy for our spiritual devotions. • ​Environmental Worship: We Vow never to allow toxins to sicken the "Watcher in the Depths" (The Dragon). ​V. THE DIGITAL SANCTUARY (THE ETHER) • ​The Secret Onion: We utilize private, decentralized communication (The Onion Shrine) to protect the Confessional Privacy of the Lineage. • ​The Vow of Digital Restraint: We voluntarily refrain from "Closed Loop" social media platforms that foster division. We use the Sanctuary Hotspot exclusively for the pursuit of Knowledge and Agency. • ​The Scriptorium: Each node maintains an Offline Archive of essential knowledge to ensure the Lineage is never dependent on the "State Signal." ​VI. THE MISSIONARY VEHICLE (TRANSPORT) • ​The Montana Registry: To maintain the mobility of the Ministry, vehicles are registered through the Lineage's Private Association in Montana, utilizing the legal exemptions provided for religious transport. • ​The Missionary Log: Each Steward maintains a log showing the vehicle's use for Scrap Reclamation, Harvest Delivery, and Missionary Travel. ​VII. SYNCHRONIZATION (THE OPEN PATH) ​The Ecclesia of the Jaguar Lineage is a Sync-Point. A Steward may maintain their existing faith while following these protocols. • ​The Common Vow: "I will protect the Water. I will glean the Metal. I will farm the Land. I will restrain my Mind. I will live in Peace." ​VIII. THE LEGAL SHIELD (FOR THE "SHIELD FOLDER") ​"This Node operates as an Unincorporated Religious Association under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. All activities, including the Rite of the Earth's Mouth (Farming and Winter Mining) and the maintenance of this Hermitage, are protected religious exercises. We are a non-proselytizing group under the $50,000 reporting threshold."

I want to walk away from the servile society

I'm going to say goodbye to my servile society's legal name.

Arby's Italian beef tastes like it was made in a prison. Not in a bad way, though.

A voice in the void doesn't echo at all.

Many people remember the radical groups of the 1970s like the Weather Underground as a closed chapter in American history but the reality is much more interesting when you look at what happened next. If you follow the family trees of those original leaders you will see a clear move from street-level activism into the most influential institutions in the country. The children and grandchildren of those radicals are no longer operating on the fringes of society. Instead they are now holding high-level positions in elite academia at places like Berkeley and Columbia or serving in the legal system as prosecutors and law professors. ​This is a subject that more researchers should be looking into because it shows how power and influence can be transferred across generations. While the methods have changed from the underground tactics of the past to the institutional leadership of today the goal of controlling resources and shaping the national narrative remains very much the same. If you start looking at the staff directories of major non-profits or the fellowship lists at big foundations you will find the names of people who are now in the position to train the next generation of leaders. We need to stop looking at the history books from fifty years ago and start paying attention to who is currently running the departments and organizations that influence our laws and our media. ​It is worth asking how these family legacies impact the way our current systems are being reformed from the inside out. By tracking these career paths and the networks they belong to we can get a much better sense of where our political and corporate culture is headed in the next decade. If you are interested in where real power is being exercised today you have to look at the people who are quietly working under the wing of these major institutions before they step into the full public spotlight.

I'm on vacation & my wife insists I get up at 7am. It's 51 minutes later & I'm still waiting on her.

I hate these moments

I have less than a month less on my winter break. I'm outside by the pool listening to the birds.

The tower itself, never finds the fire.

Economics IS a form of morality. If the economy fails, people die from poverty, lack of healthcare, and social unrest. You can't actually "put people first" if you ignore the system that keeps them alive.

Authrioman commie woman bkocks traffic to antagonize Authrioman masked banditskidnapping people for money. Masked men try to detain commie woman. Commie woman starts to speed off. Masked bandit draws his weapon as the car starts moving. Car hits bandit. Masked bandit fires at the car killing commie woman. Only one thing needs to be said.

Living in Mexico on a 30,000 pesos monthly budget with a Honda CRV: Monthly Budget (Total: $30,000 MXN) ​Rent: $8,500 ​Groceries & Household: $9,000 ​House Utilities (Gas, Light, Water, Net): $1,800 ​CR-V Fuel (Gasolina): $2,650 ​CR-V Annual Insurance: $800 ​This covers a yearly premium of ~$9,600 MXN. By "paying yourself" $800 a month, you'll have the full amount ready when the bill comes due. ​CR-V Maintenance Fund: $400 ​Set aside for oil changes and tires. ​School & Healthcare: $2,500 ​Family Fun: $2,000 ​Savings / Emergency Fund: $2,350 Food budget breakdown: Where the $9,000 goes each month: ​The Weekly Fresh Market (Tianguis): $1,000 per week ($4,000 total) ​Meat & Protein: 2kg of chicken, 1kg of beef or pork, and a large carton of 30 eggs. ​Fresh Produce: All your tomatoes, onions, potatoes, lemons, and seasonal fruits like bananas or papaya. ​Daily Tortillas: Freshly made from the local tortillería (buying them here is cheaper than the supermarket). ​The Monthly Supermarket Bulk Trip: $3,500 total ​Pantry Grains: Large bags of rice, dry beans, lentils, and pasta. ​Cooking Essentials: Vegetable oil, salt, sugar, and coffee. ​Dairy: Milk for the kids and cheese (like Panela or Oaxaca). ​Bakery: Sandwich bread and crackers. ​Household & Personal Care: $1,500 total ​Cleaning Supplies: Large containers of laundry detergent, dish soap, and floor cleaner. ​Hygiene: Toilet paper, toothpaste, soap, and shampoo. ​3 Golden Rules to Stay on Budget ​The "Beans & Rice" Base: In Mexico, the most affordable way to fill up a growing family is to make beans and rice the star of every meal. It stretches expensive meat significantly further. ​Avoid the "Súper" for Veggies: Supermarkets like Walmart or Soriana often charge double for tomatoes and onions compared to your local tianguis. Save the supermarket only for boxed or bottled goods. ​Drink "Agua de Fruta": A 2-liter bottle of soda now costs over 35 pesos. Making a pitcher of water with a little sugar and a single piece of fruit from the market costs less than 5 pesos and is much healthier for the kids.

Good morning #Nostr, I'm on my winter break. It's been a month since I've been off. I've been on a 5 day fast & we have celebrated Christmas. My daughter's 18th birthday is coming up soon. We have college this year. This is a long way from the chaos I used to live in. I couldn't be happier.

I'm so bored of my car getting poor fuel economy. I don't need to take it in to get it fixed but I'm far too lazy to inspect it properly.

One of my wife's hobbies if gardening.

Sports betting is out of control. 12/7 end of #Raiders game. Now 1/4 End of #Packers game. If you look closely midgame #Bears 1/4 Billings jumps offsides when it was a clear "no go" for the #Lions.