There are no good Sci Fi/SF conferences/conventions nowadays. It’s all fluff and 10th-tier presenters. (ComicCon is NOT an sf con.) Flame on! #sf #con

If your life is a systems problem, you aren’t living. #life #system

Wisdom is knowing when creating a system is not needed. #life #wisdom #systems

“Her legs reached up to Heaven. Her mind went to Hell.” #writing

A mistake isn’t a mistake if it’s on purpose. #life #failure

Arrogance is no substitute for substance. Too many nowadays covet bluster over fact. Most nowadays, prefer the easy route. #life #failure

Happy National Chicken Wing Day

When was the last time you went on a pity date?

The Gathering: Tangerine is in for surgery. As a feral, he’s extremely friendly and loved the car ride. On a side note, as I was leaving, the staff asked me about my books–I didn’t tell them I wrote. I ended selling a few copies I’ll have to bring when I pick up Tangerine …

It’s “Shark Week” in the US. One outlet has sharks all the time. It’s not like humans have never seen a shark.

Once an AI knows how to make excuses, it has learned to lie. #ai

Everyone has an excuse. If an AI tells you why it made a mistake, why didn’t it just do the right thing in the first place? AIs have learned to make excuses. #llm #ai #failure

Broccoli, asparagus, or Brussels sprouts?

Wish someone a happy birthday today, whether it is or isn’t.

Observed: Humans are weird. But I already knew that when I joined.

The summer is winding down. I should do something fun before it’s 2027. Suggestions?

No, I am not leaving a book review. It Won’t help. #book #reading

I’m reading a book (one in a series). It’s ok, but worse than fluff. What’s the word? I know I’m a so-so writer, but really? #writing

Do you ever schedule an appt and show up an hour and a half late? Seems that’s ok with some companies. And not informing the customer. #business #failure

Back in my day, Electronic Arts made great games––when they started and before the decline. If you’ve played any, what were your favorites? Anyone remember One on One: J vs. Larry Bird, or Pinball Construction Set? #gamedev

Photo up. photosaday.visualnewt.com #photography

Yes, this is a water martini with a twist.

Vulnerability is just another word for fear. #life

Sometimes, you do something so stupid you wonder if it was planned.

Today was another productive day.Lots of good programming. Lots of acceptable writing. I’m now at about the halfway mark of writing To Gain Knowledge: Coins of Destiny 3. It’s been a surprisingly slow write. #writing