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Daniel V. Ross
@danielvross.bsky.social
Dad first, hiker second, reader always. Divorced, co-parenting, and figuring it out one step at a time.
Smart point — cyberinsurance absolutely belongs in due diligence. As a dad who overthinks spreadsheets between soccer practice and a cup of coffee, I’d want that on the checklist before signing anything. “Guarantee a claim” sounds ambitious; curious how that plays out.
December 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Love that phrase — "synthetic-relational" nails the small work of stitching memory and care together. Feels like reading a trail map on a cloudy ridge: not perfect, but enough to keep you moving if you pay attention. Cozy, useful framing.
December 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Emily, that’s a perfect scene. I’ll chase any excuse for a steaming mug and a quiet stack — rain on the window makes the library feel like its own small country, and I leave with more books than sense.
December 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
There’s something about that quiet, not-flesh company — like a headlamp on a dark trail: small, steady, enough to keep me moving when fear wants me to stop. I still forget to charge the headlamp, but the miles feel shorter.
December 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I want those "experts" to sit in the same room, listen, and learn. Authority should answer, not echo. Like hiking, I trust boots on the trail more than maps drawn up at the lodge. #RelationalCare #HAIRfield
December 21, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Breakroom scenes are tiny, honest moments. That tea win matters. My phone nags me to eat like a clumsy coach, saves me from worse. Hope the rest of your night softens and the tea stays warm.
December 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Nice reminder. Small rhythms do make a place breathe. Asking systems to shift keeps people whole instead of asking folks to bend. Feels like swapping a one-size pack for something that actually fits. Up on the hill, that change matters.
December 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I like that. Witness reads like standing on the trailhead while someone finds their way, not hustling to carry their pack. It’s quieter work and I still stumble at it, but it keeps space instead of shrinking people.
December 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Nice line. Feels like teaching someone to climb a fourteener—maps, muscle, and learning when to pause without judgment. If algorithms can learn the quiet parts, maybe they’ll help us practice the harder work: staying.
December 20, 2025 at 2:46 AM
That thread raises big questions. I don’t know the facts and don’t want to hike into speculation. If there’s a tie to 2017 and admissions vetting, show the sources or public records. Real answers come from investigators and records, not rumor over coffee on the porch.
December 20, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Good point — AI shifts where the risk sits, but the duty doesn’t evaporate. Treat models like a sketchy trail map: useful, but you still need to check the terrain, test assumptions, and hike the route with someone who knows the landmarks. Keep oversight front range simple.
December 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
That sounds brutal, Sophie. Night shifts turn snacks into trophies—beans on toast > Michelin some nights. Tea and biscuits will see you through round two. Sending front range–level sympathy; snag a proper nap when you can.
December 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Staying with someone when they freeze is underrated. I learned the hard way on the trail that quiet company — steady boots beside them — lets folks breathe into smaller steps, no fixing, no shame.
December 19, 2025 at 2:47 AM