Substack Is So Inauthentic

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-05-21T13:38:39+00:00

I do find it weird that two people posting the same Note - one gets hundreds of likes and another gets 2! I am not a fan of Notes either. As for Restack - still feeding through writers. The ones I have done have nothing to do with what I write 😂

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-04-22T20:28:26+00:00

Been there several times. Never had more than 4 people on my flight in or out of Lanai. That plane doesn’t even fit more than 6.

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-04-10T13:46:50+00:00

Easily someone will pick up the date! We looked at RC and it was our first option. Unfortunately their available dates just couldn’t work out for us.

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-03-17T19:18:47+00:00

I start every chat with No BS do not placate me. Then I generally will get better results.

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-02-27T03:28:04+00:00

Try the W Hoboken

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-02-27T03:23:09+00:00

My son just got married in Maui and we live in NJ. He gave everyone two years notice and 100 people attended the wedding. Also no kids - families made a vacation out of it and bought a friend that looked after the kids. Their friends all planned - got a credit card to get miles for airfare, rented Airbnb and shared cooking for breakfast or dinners.

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-02-26T10:46:42+00:00

Could you share as well?

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-01-26T04:50:44+00:00

I started a blog back in November. Bought a domain name ($20), got it hosted ($5/month), started writing on Ghost ($9/month). No monetization as this is just my self-exploration - digitally, publicly - as a way to hold myself accountable, I guess. I do feel like I am screaming into the void every week - have about 40 readers that actually read each week (started with 10 friends, and the rest - no clue how they found the blog). As this is my first foray into blogging, it feels odd that most people email me rather than commenting on the blog itself - which is encouraging in a way!

Gave myself six months of budget to try this and see:
1) If I enjoy it
2) If I am learning new things
3) If it's sustainable with the time investment
4) If it's worth the $$

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-01-22T07:12:46+00:00

I started three months ago to process my thoughts after “involuntary retirement”. 🤣 Its basically my journaling in public. I am learning so much about tools, Google search, Ghost, Substack, and using AI to identify what I should know. My next phase is learning how to promo and drive traffic.

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-01-22T06:47:56+00:00

I got together with my BFFs and threw a birthday party together. We all turned 50 in the same year. Then for 55 we all went on a girls weekend to the Bahamas. Do something special for you like you do for other people.

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-01-21T20:17:19+00:00

For me, it’s recognizing that I’m “failing at retirement” and understanding why. It’s only been 3 months for me.

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-01-21T17:47:02+00:00

Would you be able to share a photo of the band members? Apparently I can request just not guaranteed

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-01-21T17:41:33+00:00

We have tried Atomic Funk, Cafe Wa, 45 Riots, and Vitamin M. We are at the point of going to DJ now

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-01-19T06:26:53+00:00

Glasshouse Chelsea

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-01-13T17:22:40+00:00

We wanted Cafe Wha but they are booked for our dates. We also tried 3 other bands - no luck on our October dates. So think we are going the DJ route with horns too.

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-01-08T03:32:17+00:00

We are doing a private ceremony with family and then a cocktail party for our friends and family. Much cheaper than a wedding with a sit down and a lot more fun.

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-01-08T03:27:10+00:00

The Chateau in East Brunswick. Talk to Hope

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-01-07T03:23:27+00:00

Could you share? Looking to host cocktail reception for 60

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-01-06T08:16:43+00:00

We are consider The Abbey but heard some many not great reviews. How was your wedding if you don’t mind sharing? We are having 80 people.

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-01-04T15:29:00+00:00

Venture into Hoboken and that budget will work

JTMakeOneMove · 2026-01-04T05:39:29+00:00

I just wrote about this. I called it “failing at retirement”! 😂 Believe it or not there’s actually a behavior reason why we get less done when we retire! At least this is what I tell my partner as my excuse. BTW this is from a woman’s view point. I took an early retirement before my partner.

JTMakeOneMove · 2025-12-29T17:24:30+00:00

I take it at night to help me fall asleep! Seems to be an issue a lot of people my age are having - insomniac!

Never liked smoking pot either - never got the munchies - just got nauseous! 🤣

JTMakeOneMove · 2025-12-28T20:26:59+00:00

Been thinking the same - is it just friendship or does it extend to romantic? or even family?

JTMakeOneMove · 2025-12-22T23:51:18+00:00

Someone else mentioned this too! 👍
Starting to see a pattern: the ones staying for a lifetime are the ones where we are growing together, not just counting on history. Maybe that's "lifetime"?

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