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As I grew older, my definition of success changed. Did it for you? – at Chalco, NE
DDWOW #227 - Embers
“Keep a little fire burning; however small, however hidden.” - Cormac McCarthy
It can be hard to keep on pursuing a dream that never seems to become reality. Here's an example. When I was younger, I used to dream I would be a successful person, and in my mind, success meant that I was a millionaire. I didn't know how I was going to do it, but it was that dream of becoming successful that kept driving me to improve my situation. As I got older, I realized that success to me had a more broader meaning and I could be successful even if the dollars didn't add up to what I had imagined success to be.
Well, not long ago, I was reflecting on my life and I realized that I had become the successful person I had always dreamed of. I had achieved my goal without even realizing it. I had a good job, a great family and my health was good. I was in a position financially where I wasn't struggling to pay the bills each month. In my mind, that was success and I had achieved it. My whole life, I kept the embers burning. Sometimes fanning them to get hotter, but they always kept burning. My definition of success changed, but what's even more amazing is when I stopped focusing on money as a measure of success, the money came anyway. I actually achieved my goal, without knowing it.
So - keep those embers burning. Hold on to your dreams. Continue to work. Maybe your definition of success will change, but never lose sight of your dreams.
I love you,
Dad
#DDWOW #embers #fire #dreams #work
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Hey @reoindustries, you should check out @REIomaha for your OEM radios.
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I saw Young Washington yesterday. I’m convinced that our American History is a lot richer than what is taught in school. Our educators should be ashamed. I hope there is a sequel.
one of the most frustrating things is when @UPS loses a package, there isn't anyone to call. I can track my package from home to Hollister,MO, then to KCKS, back to Hollister and then back to KCKS and then to Arlington TX, where it has been for a week. Who do I call?
I am a software developer. I’m pretty good at it. I have three applications that I can make money with, fully developed and live. What I’m not good at is marketing. I think that’s what Bill Gates got right. He knew that the software wasn’t the business. Selling it is.
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David Petersen 🇺🇸 🦅🌎⚓️1A 2A 🥃 retweeted
"For daring to speak the truth, I was ARRESTED by the FBI, thrown into a cell, branded a TERRORIST by my own government..."
Dr. Simone Gold spoke out about **hydroxychloroquine**, opposed the destructive lockdowns and mandates, and rejected the rushed COVID vaccines — and the Biden regime came after her like a political enemy.
Her teenage son (asleep in his bed in Los Angeles on Jan 6) was stalked by TSA agents and put on a watch list.
Her bank accounts were flagged.
Her reputation was destroyed.
She was sentenced by a system that **knew the accusations were false** but refused to correct them.
This wasn’t justice — it was **selective persecution and the legalization of American fascism.**
They didn’t just silence a doctor. They terrorized her entire family to scare every other truth-telling physician into submission.
This is what they did to one brave doctor who put patients first.
Never forget what they’re capable of when you challenge their narrative.
I’m 100% convinced that all these accounts that say we are paying for @claudeai but only using a fraction of its power are Claude-bots trying to influence people to burn through tokens.
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Beautiful blog post from my oldest. Plant In Tears (Part 2) thehearttoheartblog.com/2026…
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I’ve been doing a deep-dive with @claude_code. I’m impressed. I still can’t figure out subagents and I keep hitting my session limit even with the Pro plan. I gave both Claude and @Copilot an HTML file to rebrand and Claude only missed one replacement while Copilot missed many.
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I just completed tax returns for a small partnership LLC. Ridiculous how complicated the government makes it. Now I have to do my personal taxes, which aren’t any easier.
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David Petersen 🇺🇸 🦅🌎⚓️1A 2A 🥃 retweeted
THE IRONIC COST OF INACTION 📉
Nebraska’s budget deficit just grew by another $175M. Why? Because the State is starving its own tax base.
For years, Senators have ignored meaningful property tax reform, failing to realize one simple truth: Nebraskans have to pay to LIVE here FIRST. 🏠
When property taxes and valuations skyrocket, they act as a "pre-tax" on survival. By the time a family pays their mortgage and property tax bill, their "disposable" income is gone.
That means:
❌ No money for retail (Lower Sales Tax)
❌ No room for wage growth to translate into wealth (Stagnant Income Tax)
❌ No incentive for young professionals to stay
The State is capping its own revenue potential because the PEOPLE are tapped out. 💸
The Solution: Our 50% reduction in taxable valuation isn't just "relief"—it’s an economic stimulus.
By lowering the taxable amount, we put $2.6 BILLION back into circulation.
That’s $2.6B that flows into local businesses, grows our economy, and finally allows our sales and income tax systems to breathe.
Senators: You can't collect taxes from people who have NOTHING left. It’s time to rebalance. ⚖️
forallnebraskans.org
@ForAllNeb2026
#NEleg #Nebraska #TaxReform #PropertyTax #TheApplePlan #EconomicGrowth
I used to love flying @SouthwestAir because it was simple and I loved the 2 free checked bags. Now - they are no different than other airlines. I am forced to select completely based on price and destination convivence. That's it. They aren't different anymore.
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Property taxes in Nebraska is making it almost impossible to live and do business in Nebraska. You would think that @NebraskaRepub would be embarrassed considering they run the show.
New data from the Nebraska Department of Revenue’s Property Assessment Division reveals that property tax collections across the state surged by nearly $286 million in 2025, reflecting an increase of over five percent. This kind of growth is making it increasingly challenging for young people to achieve success and remain in Nebraska. 🌾💼 #propertytax #captaxgrowth
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David Petersen 🇺🇸 🦅🌎⚓️1A 2A 🥃 retweeted
For months, the Wall Street Journal has held a story detailing the personal corruption of Andrii Yermak, the second most powerful man in Ukraine. Yermak has skimmed hundreds of millions in Amercian tax dollars meant for Ukraine aid. The Journal’s editors can prove that. But they’re not. Instead they’re protecting Yermak. Why?
Because Yermak is leading Ukraine’s efforts to scuttle the Trump peace plan for Eastern Europe. The owners of the Wall Street Journal don’t want peace with Russia. They want war. At the same time, the Journal’s editorial page has attacked the Trump administration for pushing a peace agreement.
This is true corruption. Without informing its readers, the Murdoch family is using both sides of its newspaper to continue the war with Russia. That’s not the behavior of a news organization. It’s the hallmark of an intel agency.
I started using @cfosilvia today. I am not even half way set up and am getting interesting insights into my finances. Check it out here cfosilvia.com?ref=tSxzOQxj It's free to use right now.
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I didn’t watch the @HuskerVB game yet but I saw the score. Honestly, how is @PennStateVBALL even ranked? Are the voters just being nice because of their name? How embarrassing for @NCAAVolleyball.
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“Tolerance will reach such a level that intelligent people will be banned from thinking so as to not offend the imbeciles.” – Fyodor Dostoevsky
Real thinking takes courage. There will always be pressure to stay quiet so no one gets offended. 1/2
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They should make it illegal to display a number other than the one they are calling from.
Robocallers located abroad have been tricking Americans into picking up their phones by displaying U.S. area codes.
But now, the FCC is seeking comment on rules to prevent anyone -including a legit biz with call centers abroad - from masking the caller's real country of origin.
This is part of the FCC's broader effort to crack down on illegal robocalls. If our action here results in legit businesses deciding to onshore more of their operations, then that is a good and added benefit.
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