The Small Upgrade That Changes Everything
Sometimes it’s not the big moments—it’s the pieces in between.
A new liner for my above-the-knee prosthetic might not sound like much, but it changes how everything feels… how I move, how I trust each step, how I get through the day.
Comfort isn’t a luxury in this world—it’s the difference between pushing forward or slowing down.
More on what this upgrade really means (and how it feels in real life) over on NielFlamm.com.
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Q1 Earnings Ahead: Will Nextdoor Answer the Questions That Matter?
Nextdoor has scheduled its Q1 2026 investor meeting for May 6, with questions once again routed through ir@nextdoor.com.
More info: https://lnkd.in/eajRTPSz
One line in the release stood out to me:
The company notes it uses various social media platforms "as a means of disseminating… announcements regarding its business or financial performance.”
Not to connect. That’s telling. Because across platforms:
- Comments are limited or disabled
- Feedback loops feel closed
- Engagement appears controlled rather than collaborative
For a company built on “connecting neighbors,” that absence of language — and action — matters.
Meanwhile, the market offers a short-term bounce:
Nextdoor Holdings Inc. (NXDR) up $0.03 (+2.13%) to $1.44/share. Still down $0.52/share from my entry point. That’s not confidence. That’s fluctuation.
Investors are still weighing:
- Cash on hand vs. lack of share buyback
- Ongoing dilution
- Institutional selling ahead of potential bottoming
So here’s the question I’ll be watching closely:
Will leadership address a share buyback strategy — or continue to avoid it? Because at this stage, investors aren’t just listening for updates. They’re looking for decisive action that drives value.
I’ll be tuned in. Subscribe to NielFlamm.com and follow along:
#Nextdoor #NXDR #InvestorRelations #Leadership #ShareholderValue
The Summer Shoe That Could Make or Break My Day
A summer shoe isn’t just about comfort when you’re an amputee—it can completely change how you move, feel, and function.
I just tried a new one… and it surprised me.
Did it actually work with my prosthetic—or throw everything off?
Watch the unboxing, fit test, and my honest reaction here:
👉 https://NielFlamm.com – Videos – Life As An Amputee
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#AmputeeLife #AdaptiveLiving #ProstheticJourney #SummerStyle #MobilityMatters
The Gown of Shame Returns
Today’s adventure: a fistulogram to check my dialysis access. Necessary? Yes. Stylish? Absolutely not.
Enter the “Gown of Shame” — that one-size-fits-none masterpiece that somehow leaves you both overheated and underdressed at the same time. You know the one.
Procedure went fine, access checked, mission accomplished… but the gown? Still undefeated.
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Verizon Return Process Breakdown — When Process Beats Common Sense
I don’t usually post things like this, but this one keeps repeating—and it shouldn’t.
I ordered an iPad Mini (WiFi & Cellular) through Verizon… and decided to return it.
I followed their process exactly:
Printed the UPS return label
Packed it in the original box
Dropped it off at a UPS store
A few weeks later, tracking information showed it had been delivered to their return facility. I even confirmed via chat that the device would be removed from my account.
So I did what most customers would do—I trusted the process.
I tossed the receipt and deleted the shipping label photo.
Then the next bill came.
Still charged. Device + service.
Since then, it’s been months of trying to fix something that should have been simple:
👉 “We can’t remove the charges because the device wasn’t checked in.”
👉 Translation: It’s likely sitting somewhere in their facility—but that’s now my problem.
The “solution” I’ve been given?
Please call or chat every month to request a manual credit.
This month? That didn’t even work.
Because I purchased Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro (on sale), my monthly credit—over $60—suddenly couldn’t be applied.
That’s not customer-focused.
That’s not customer-centric.
That’s the process over, people.
And when I asked for escalation?
“You’ll get the same answer.”
I recognize that tactic. I’ve been trained on it.
Here’s the reality:
Customers don’t care about internal check-in processes, warehouse gaps, or system limitations.
They care about outcomes.
I returned the device.
I followed the process.
I confirmed delivery.
I should not have to “work around” a system flaw month after month to pay what I actually owe.
Verizon — Do better.
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