This quote from James Clear’s newsletter today resonated:
\n“The measure of a life is not what you consume, but what you contribute.
\nSpend less time owning, consuming, taking. Spend more time giving, creating, making.”
\n![\"The measure of a life is not what you consume, but what you contribute.&10;&10;Spend less time owning, consuming, taking. Spend more time giving, creating, making.\" - James Clear&10;&10;](\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/8609/2026/16f75f8939-m.jpg\")
\n","summary":"","url":"https://danielmrose.com/2026/08/20/this-quote-from-james-clears.html","date_published":"2026-08-20T23:06:37+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"23:06","date_timestamp":1787267197,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://fedi.social/@drose/aq5p3ajmaea100et","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:askeobnwqhj2guq573iqba4h/post/3mtkef5bjws27","https://www.threads.com/@danielmrose/post/DcR6Ar6HUe0"]}},{"id":"96110903","content_html":"@amyedge haha! That was how I always thought about it, in connection with Derrida and his silliness. But, yeah, the contemporary world uses it in connection to re-evaluating one’s beliefs. This used to be known as “the dark night of the soul”.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/drose/96110903","date_published":"2026-08-20T19:02:18+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-20 19:02","date_timestamp":1787252538,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"96106008","content_html":"This quote from St Bernard of Clairvaux really resonated with me. Perhaps it will resonate with you too.
\n“Blessed,\" he says, \"are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God\" (Mt 5:9). Consider carefully that it is not the people who call for peace but those who make peace who are commended. For there are those who talk but do nothing (Mt 23:3). For just as it is not the hearers of the law but the doers who are righteous (Rom 2:13), so it is not those who preach peace but the authors of peace who are blessed.”\n\n\n\n
\n- St. Bernard of Clairvaux,\nabbot/ theologian
\n
![“Blessed,\" he says, \"are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God\" (Mt 5:9). Consider carefully that it is not the people who call for peace but those who make peace who are commended. For there are those who talk but do nothing (Mt 23:3). For just as it is not the hearers of the law but the doers who are righteous (Rom 2:13), so it is not those who preach peace but the authors of peace who are blessed.”&10; &10;- St. Bernard of Clairvaux,&10;abbot/ theologian](\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/8609/2026/a8f26a7523-m.jpg\")
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\n![\"\"](\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/8609/2026/9429f55502.png\")
\n","summary":"","url":"https://danielmrose.com/2026/08/20/leg-day-is-diabolical-i.html","date_published":"2026-08-20T13:04:14+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-20 13:04","date_timestamp":1787231054,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://fedi.social/@drose/aq53rdjxaea100c5","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:askeobnwqhj2guq573iqba4h/post/3mtjczdpfu22l","https://www.threads.com/@danielmrose/post/DcQ1q_vHLDP"]}},{"id":"96051151","content_html":"I see many posts aimed at pastors telling them how to create “effective teams.”
\nThose are great for CEOs.
\nWe are to start with presence. Being present is not “efficient” or necessarily “effective.”
\nBeing faithfully present in the lives of our teams creates a faithful culture rooted in love.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://danielmrose.com/2026/08/19/i-see-many-posts-aimed.html","date_published":"2026-08-19T19:12:58+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-19 19:12","date_timestamp":1787166778,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://fedi.social/@drose/aq41cziiaea1006c","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:askeobnwqhj2guq573iqba4h/post/3mthgx4s64y27","https://www.threads.com/@danielmrose/post/DcO6pViH8oM"]}},{"id":"96045256","content_html":"The new season of The Pastor Next Door has begun! Check out the full episode here: Deconstruction Is Not the Enemy
\n\n","summary":"","url":"https://danielmrose.com/2026/08/19/the-new-season-of-the.html","date_published":"2026-08-19T17:17:47+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-19 17:17","date_timestamp":1787159867,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://fedi.social/@drose/aq3x7yr0aea1005q","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:askeobnwqhj2guq573iqba4h/post/3mthaifh2s727"]}},{"id":"96038240","content_html":"@danielmrose.com Join us for S2E1 of The Pastor Next Door as we make room for grace, honesty, and wrestling with doubt. 📲 Catch the season premiere: danielmrose.com/2026…
\n2/2
2.1 Deconstruction is Not the Enemy: danielmrose.com
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\n","url":"https://micro.blog/drose/96027390","date_published":"2026-08-19T10:54:30+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-19 10:54","date_timestamp":1787136870,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"96026760","content_html":"In John 14 we catch a glimpse of Jesus at his pastoral best. Those closest to him have troubled hearts. At the core of what he says is simply, “I will be with you.”
\nWhen our friends hearts are troubled, we need less words and more presence.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://danielmrose.com/2026/08/19/in-john-we-catch-a.html","date_published":"2026-08-19T10:38:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-19 10:38","date_timestamp":1787135905,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://fedi.social/@drose/aq3ixn4waea1003b","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:askeobnwqhj2guq573iqba4h/post/3mtgk4ttbz52g","https://www.threads.com/@danielmrose/post/DcN_nuvoE8g"]}},{"id":"96026498","content_html":"@danielmrose.com Woot!
\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:askeobnwqhj2guq573iqba4h/post/3mtekduo4v22q","date_published":"2026-08-18T15:38:22+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-18 15:38","date_timestamp":1787067502,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"95971028","content_html":"Gratitude is a choice not a response.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://danielmrose.com/2026/08/18/gratitude-is-a-choice-not.html","date_published":"2026-08-18T12:57:37+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-18 12:57","date_timestamp":1787057857,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://fedi.social/@drose/aq28fqekgrr5018k","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:askeobnwqhj2guq573iqba4h/post/3mtebfbnivz27","https://www.threads.com/@danielmrose/post/DcLqp6WFlkH"]}},{"id":"95944930","content_html":"![](\"https://micro.blog/books/9798520410171/cover.jpg\")
\nCurrently reading: The Gate of the Feral Gods by Matt Dinniman 📚
\nWhen your friends have the whole series, you get to borrow the next book instead of waiting 23 weeks for it from the library! I am enjoying this one so much.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://danielmrose.com/2026/08/17/currently-reading-the-gate-of.html","date_published":"2026-08-18T00:39:43+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-18 00:39","date_timestamp":1787013583,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://fedi.social/@drose/aq1i39mjgrr5016b","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:askeobnwqhj2guq573iqba4h/post/3mtcy6jtyrm2g","https://www.threads.com/@danielmrose/post/DcKWQbmnTuI"]}},{"id":"95876208","content_html":"A rookie getting his first MLB start gives me goosebumps every time. Seeing them succeed and their family’s response in stands? Moist eyes, every time.
\nBrett Callahan first MLB pitch a 2 RBI triple. Beautiful.
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\nKnowing what was coming.
\nThat’s the whole point of Christian love — it doesn’t wait to be earned.
\nNew post: “The Way Down” (John 13)
\n![\"\"](\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/8609/2026/82f7801d10.png\")
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","summary":"","url":"https://danielmrose.com/2026/08/16/the-way-down.html","date_published":"2026-08-16T17:59:56+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-16 17:59","date_timestamp":1786903196,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://fedi.social/@drose/apzoe28zgrr50125","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:askeobnwqhj2guq573iqba4h/post/3mt7rgaeget2l","https://www.threads.com/@danielmrose/post/DcHDzymna4I"]}},{"id":"95863807","content_html":"@Likewise this looks lovely
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/drose/95863807","date_published":"2026-08-16T12:49:57+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-16 12:49","date_timestamp":1786884597,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"95863801","content_html":"@Leefromphilly well solved!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/drose/95863801","date_published":"2026-08-16T12:49:42+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-16 12:49","date_timestamp":1786884582,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"95842329","content_html":"Today was so fun! Eight guys on the golf course for a round of golf and dinner after. My face hurts from laughing all afternoon.
\nThere is something amazing about a group of men going and doing a thing together.
\nLife is good.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://danielmrose.com/2026/08/15/today-was-so-fun-eight.html","date_published":"2026-08-15T23:47:03+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-15 23:47","date_timestamp":1786837623,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://fedi.social/@drose/apylc385grr50107","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:askeobnwqhj2guq573iqba4h/post/3mt5ucsz3hc2c","https://www.threads.com/@danielmrose/post/DcFGqGbHbM3"]}},{"id":"95754145","content_html":"A huge Detroit baseball weekend begins tonight. Sweep the Southsiders and the boys are in first place! #BlessYouBoys
\n","summary":"","url":"https://danielmrose.com/2026/08/14/a-huge-detroit-baseball-weekend.html","date_published":"2026-08-14T10:38:51+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-14 10:38","date_timestamp":1786703931,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://fedi.social/@drose/apwdq2pwgrr500so","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:askeobnwqhj2guq573iqba4h/post/3mszxrrhvtl2g","https://www.threads.com/@danielmrose/post/DcBHnXPoE93"]}},{"id":"95726095","content_html":"Baseball was fun today! Caught the end of the Tigers game after a cruise on river in Detroit at Atwater Brewery with a cute date.
\n![\"\"](\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/8609/2026/aeb1ebff06-m.jpg\")
\n","summary":"","url":"https://danielmrose.com/2026/08/13/baseball-was-fun-today-caught.html","date_published":"2026-08-13T21:26:02+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-13 21:26","date_timestamp":1786656362,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://fedi.social/@drose/apvlhbq9grr500rh","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:askeobnwqhj2guq573iqba4h/post/3msylm7di5v2q","https://www.threads.com/@danielmrose/post/Db_tJzLG70K"]}},{"id":"95693460","content_html":"@amyedge you do quite often! Woot! Woot!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/drose/95693460","date_published":"2026-08-13T10:28:31+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-13 10:28","date_timestamp":1786616911,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"95693170","content_html":"@amyedge you saved us! Great solve!!!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/drose/95693170","date_published":"2026-08-13T10:21:29+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-13 10:21","date_timestamp":1786616489,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"95693178","content_html":"#Wordle 1,881 4/6*
\n🟨⬛⬛🟩⬛
\n⬛⬛🟩🟩⬛
\n🟩🟨🟩🟩⬛
\n🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
The #OldGal with a fantastic solve…
\nWordle 1,881 3/6
\n🟨🟨⬜🟩⬜
\n🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜
\n🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
I dream of the day when the Detroit Tigers have an excellent bullpen.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://danielmrose.com/2026/08/12/i-dream-of-the-day.html","date_published":"2026-08-13T01:21:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-13 01:21","date_timestamp":1786584106,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://fedi.social/@drose/apuee1bcgrr500ou","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:askeobnwqhj2guq573iqba4h/post/3mswi6z5g4l27","https://www.threads.com/@danielmrose/post/Db9jFiFFNFc"]}},{"id":"95630921","content_html":"@gazeshift smart play!
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\n⬛⬛🟨⬛⬛
\n⬛🟩⬛⬛⬛
\n⬛🟩🟩⬛⬛
\n🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
The #OldGal kept her streak alive, barely.
\nWordle 1,880 6/6
\n⬜⬜🟨⬜⬜
\n⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜
\n🟨🟩⬜⬜🟩
\n⬜🟩🟩⬜🟩
\n⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩
\n🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩\n“😬”
“Gobsmacked” is a cool word and needs to be used more often, I shall endeavor to do so!
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\n![](\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/8609/2026/266c619590.png\")
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\n⬛🟨⬛⬛🟩
\n🟨⬛⬛🟨🟩
\n⬛⬛🟩🟩🟩
\n⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩
\n⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩
\n🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
Yikes. Sure didn’t see it today. The #OldGal had no problem.
\nWordle 1,879 4/6
\n⬜⬜⬜⬜🟩
\n🟨⬜⬜🟨⬜
\n🟨🟩🟨⬜🟩
\n🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
This quote from Viktor Frankl referring to surviving the holocaust… 🥺
\n![\"\"](\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/8609/2026/9a1bdb5efb.png\")
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\nSigh.
\nHopefully, the physical books are available at the Library.
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\nFinished reading: Iron Flame (The Empyrean, #2) by Rebecca Yarros 📚
\nIt’s an epic tale. I am looking forward to book three!
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\n","url":"https://micro.blog/drose/95470637","date_published":"2026-08-09T21:08:22+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-09 21:08","date_timestamp":1786309702,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"95470617","content_html":"@gazeshift yes indeed!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/drose/95470617","date_published":"2026-08-09T21:08:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-09 21:08","date_timestamp":1786309688,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"95450719","content_html":"@royal this is really helpful insight. I think it’s also helpful for us to think about the process of sanctification in this way as well. We continue to grow and change and develop our understanding. Even Paul says that he has not yet fully arrived…
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\n","url":"https://micro.blog/drose/95450558","date_published":"2026-08-09T13:49:45+00:00","author":{"name":"Dan Rose","url":"https://danielmrose.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F09%2F22414.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"drose"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-08-09 13:49","date_timestamp":1786283385,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"95444103","content_html":"@gazeshift Sunday victory!!!
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