u/tarquinia777

I recently purchased a secondhand Samsung Galaxy phone from a reputable seller who had it listed as unlocked. I got it in the mail today, the bootup screen shows the Verizon logo and there are Verizon apps preinstalled, and inserting my SIM card from my carrier only avails a notification reading "SIM (SIM 1) isn't from Verizon Wireless. Some services may not be available while you use SIM (SIM 1)." However, I consulted with the seller who told me to check the network lock status in the phone's connection settings, and sure enough it says the phone is unlocked. I've made sure to install all system updates, and on the top bar it's going back and forth between showing average connection strength and no connection, but it still won't let me use data at all. I'm hoping I can find some answers here and get pointed in the right direction because I'm not sure where else to ask since the Verizon website's support chatbot looks to be broken. Thanks in advance <3

Yesterday, I went out to a little wooded spot to make a special offering to ʿAnat. Given that things are so scary this Pride, the request of my offering was for the protection of Trans women from our enemies. I knew the fierce and powerful Maiden was the one to go to for this. She's always been there for me since I started down the Canaanite Pagan path, and I credit her with protecting me in some of the scariest moments of my life. It didn't go quite as planned. I was fumbling over myself with carrying out the ritual itself and getting further disconfigured from sensory overload as it was pissing rain on and off. Just when I was feeling like I had failed and surely displeased my beloved Lady, I saw the most peculiar thing. A weasel bounded out of the brush holding a snake in their mouth and they gave me a look before scurrying off with their meal. I was able to calm myself down and felt reassured that ʿAnat was there for me and had acknowledged my plea against the oppressors.

Thank you, Maiden ʿAnat, who strikes down the Twisting Serpent. I love you.

To end off, a song that always makes me think of ʿAnat, my Lady: https://youtu.be/gQPPxThYt-E

what did y'all think about Carl keeping her beard after transitioning?

4th of July, 2024 mix by Omne

I STAND FOR THE FLAG 🫡🫡🏳️‍🌈

Some custom album covers

dennis wilson reference at my doctor's office.......🌊🌊🏄‍♂️

Dennis Wilson - Something New (early version of "Love Remember Me")

real (fake (real))

Hey, at least the other three knew when to quit!

Am I the only one who remembers when it was implied that Patrick's uncle was disappeared by the state for participating in a peaceful protest? 😶

why can't more women look like this??

Somehow, this comes off as very sinister in light of recent developments

Need help with a secondhand unlocked phone behaving as if it's still carrier-locked

Current state of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool:

Don't go near the water, don't you think it's sad? What's happened to the water, our water's going bad

Saw the band the other night, Mike's looking great!

Not sure if it's been posted, but I found this quite the interesting read: "The Beach Boy: My uncanny night watching one of the last-ever Beach Boys shows." —Luke Winkie, for Slate

Happy birthday, Brian, and thank you for everything 💖

Priorities

good Post

Thank you, Maiden ʿAnat.