Everything I Set Out to Do—And More

I accomplished everything I set out to do on this trip—and then some.

Most importantly, I saw, talked to, and connected with my kids. Nothing matters more than that.

I saw friends who quite literally saved my life in May 2023—the people who stepped in when I couldn’t do it alone.

I went back to a recovery meeting I used to attend while living in Las Vegas, and felt the quiet power of showing up where it all once mattered

And yes—I ate some great old comfort food, the kind that doesn’t need an explanation.

There were unexpected bonuses, too.

I saw how much the Las Vegas valley has developed, how time moves forward, whether I’m ready or not.

I met people who weren’t my friends yet—and now are.

And I even earned some hotel points, because life still counts the little wins.

But the gratitude runs deeper.

I’m grateful to be mobile—that I chose to be.

I’m grateful to the friends who chose to save my life when I couldn’t see the way forward.

And I’m especially grateful that those same friends helped me find my way back into my kids’ lives.

That’s not luck.

That’s effort, love, accountability, and choosing life—over and over again.

Mission accomplished.

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#Gratitude #RecoveryJourney #FamilyFirst #LasVegas #LifeInProgress #Resilience #SecondChances #MobilityMatters #Thankful

Day 15 of Silence — When Does Connection Actually Happen?

Today marks Day 15 with no meaningful communication from #Nextdoor — nothing on #LinkedIn, nothing on #Facebook, and nothing on blog.nextdoor.com.

So it’s fair to ask:

- What are employees working on if not engaging neighbors, advertisers, and investors?

- Where are the award-winning public relations stories?

- What direction has leadership actually given?

Silence isn’t a neutral choice. It’s a strategy — whether intentional or not — and it carries a cost. Brand trust erodes. Momentum stalls. Questions compound.

Which leads to the predictable speculation:

“Maybe something amazing will happen on Monday.”

- But why Monday? Why not today?

- Does the connection only happen on weekdays?

- Do communities pause on weekends?

Does leadership clock out?

If the mission is connection, it should be visible every day, not queued for a calendar reset. Showing up consistently is how trust is built — especially when it’s uncomfortable.

This is a leadership moment for #NiravTolia. Direction isn’t just what’s said internally; it’s what the world sees externally. And right now, the signal is silent.

Connection requires conversation.

Momentum requires presence.

Day 15 is still counting.

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#Nextdoor #Leadership #Accountability #PublicRelations #BrandTrust #CustomerExperience #CX #CommunityTrust #InvestorRelations

Vegas Miles, M.I.T.S.A. #4, and a Rental Reality Check

Back in the Las Vegas area—this time behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Trailblazer and rolling through another chapter of M.I.T.S.A. #4.

No Strip glamour. No club hopping. Just real miles, real roads, and thoughts that come from traveling with intention. Renting a vehicle you didn’t choose, driving terrain you used to know well, and seeing it all through a very different lens now—that’s where the story lives.

This is a teaser.
The full experience, commentary, and observations are on video.

👉 Watch my latest video on Videos → Travel and come along for M.I.T.S.A. #4.

Sometimes the destination matters less than what the road reminds you of.

#Travel #MITSA #VegasDrive #RoadTripThoughts #TravelVideo #LasVegas #RentalCarLife #VideosTravel

Back in Vegas… So I Eat 🍽️

I’m back in my old stomping grounds of Las Vegas, and let’s be honest—things change.
I don’t gamble.
I don’t drink.
I’m definitely too old for the club scene.

So what do I do in Vegas now?

I eat. And I eat well.

Vegas has quietly (and sometimes loudly) become one of the best food cities in the country. From casual bites to next-level meals, the food scene is the real attraction for me these days.

I took a food tour, filmed it all, and shared the experience—no slots, no shots, just plates.

👉 Check out my video on Videos → Travel and come along for the ride.

Because in this chapter of Vegas… the food isn’t the gamble—the calories are. 😎

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#LasVegas #VegasFood #FoodTour #TravelVideo #EatDontGamble #VegasEats #TravelLife #NielFlamm #VideosTravel

Using the Shareholder Voice — Participation Matters

This screenshot shows a simple but essential step:

I’ve formally reached out to #Nextdoor Investor Relations requesting information about the 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting.

As a shareholder, I plan to submit questions through the official Q&A portal once the meeting details and proxy materials become available. Not to grandstand — but to participate. That’s how public companies are supposed to work.

Speaking up as a shareholder matters.

Right now, #NXDR is trading around $2.08 per share. That price reflects more than market conditions — it reflects confidence, execution, engagement, and trust. In my view, sustained improvement in share price doesn’t come from silence or avoidance; it comes from leadership clarity, operational accountability, and meaningful connection with users, advertisers, and investors.

This isn’t speculation framed as fact — it’s perspective.

#If Nextdoor improves transparency, fixes broken processes (especially moderation and engagement), and starts showing up consistently, confidence can return. When confidence returns, valuation often follows.

Public companies don’t get stronger when shareholders stay quiet. They get stronger when shareholders are informed, engaged, and willing to ask hard but fair questions — through the proper channels.

I'm planning on doing exactly that.

#ShareholderVoice #CorporateGovernance #InvestorEngagement #Nextdoor #Leadership #Accountability #PublicCompanies #NXDR