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

We alll have peculiarities. Some are just more peculiar than others. #life

Observed: BTW, her husband remained silent throughout her questioning, as if he’d gone through it a myriad number of times.

Observed: woman next to me is asking endless questions about items on a menu. Things which are stated on the menu. Then asks if she can change something so that it matches the menu. She did this for literally ten minutes. The server deserves a huge tip. #writing #character

Greetings. Enjoy the day and being allowed to be on the planet again. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

If you don’t know what you’re doing, you’ll never know when you’re done. #life #productivity