Long before text-based communication was popular and the standard, the primary method of communication was through voice. 

If we go back 150 years or more, most people were illiterate. Text-based communication was far less common and often reserved for the elites of society. 

Voice is more communal and less private. Text is more internal and private.

Voice is a richer form of communication because it includes things like tone, intonation, and pauses. Text is an inferior form of communication because it leaves gaps on how something was said, and because of that, the brain of person reading the text fills in the gaps to make it make sense. And oftentimes, it’s in the filling of the gaps that causes miscommunication and misunderstanding.

So, you’ve read this. Now, try and listen to it. https://voicenotes.com/s/Lsrdx5

you had big feelings

we didn’t know what to do

but to quiet you

This spot is reserved for when I write and reflect on my friend’s Bible notes app called Harvous

When coding with AI dev tools, just find something that works for you. Everyone will tout the latest and greatest, ultimately to switch when the next shiny thing comes out, tossed by the winds to and fro. 

If Amp code works and is affordable within range, use Amp. 

If Cursor works for you, keep using Cursor. 

If OpenCode or Claude Code work for you, keep using that. 

Switching always comes with a cost. Be careful to not let hype steal your ability to focus and make the best of what you have today. 

P.S. for my buddy Derek, this also applies to browsers

I have been battling sickness, a cold-like sickness. Anxiety and overwhelm that’s felt crippling at times.

I haven’t felt like myself lately. 

 If I hadn’t responded to you or have felt less present lately, this is why

You need to update the user.user_metadata.display_name

More details here: https://github.com/orgs/supabase/discussions/20060

It turns out there’s two AI products as code assistants that I really, really enjoy: AmpCode and Cursor.

As long as I’m patient and verbose in planning mode, the code will be good.

https://open-chat.dev

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
— Hebrews 12:2 BSB

If you’re using an open-source project and run into a snag, perhaps from missing documentation or from a bug, consider contributing towards the project and making it better for the next person. 

(Ahh, but open-source work can be scary, especially if it’s not received.) Don’t lose hope!

Start small. One of the easiest ways to contribute is to simply update docs. 

Ecclesiastes. “Everything is meaningless.” Well… except things like eating, spending quality time with family and friends, and enjoying the work you’ve been given. Morale: there is deep meaning in the present. 

Walking with Jesus one step of faith at a time.

1. Activate Pairing Mode on Your Earbuds: Begin by placing your CMF Buds 2 into pairing mode and make sure the earbuds are in the charging case. Hold down the button on the earbuds until the white light starts flashing repeatedly — this indicates it's ready to connect.

2. Access Bluetooth Settings on Your Mac: Next, navigate to your Mac's Bluetooth settings. You can do this easily through System Preferences (found in the Apple menu) or via the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar.

3. Connect the Device: Once in the settings, scan for available devices. Your CMF Buds 2 should appear in the list. Select it to pair.

Done!

Documenting this because I couldn’t figure it out, so I imagine someone else is running into this issue, haha. 

If you are running into a weird issue with Astro Actions and find that your error message is properly handled with Astro.getActionResult function on local dev but not in production on Netlify, then it may be because you have the action throwing a 500 error, causing the server to truly throw a 500 error lol.

Had the wonderful opportunity to present Nahum at Spoken Gospel. I think this was years ago, because it’s been a while, but it was super fun to randomly see across my YouTube feed!