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The most enjoyable, hopeful, and astounding mid-term elections I can ever remember. Now, let’s unify, heal, and move forward in a positive, unifying way.
General observation and opinions. Things that fit no-where else.



You know those days when you feel like you’re “up a tree”—not in a peaceful, leafy, squirrel-watching way, but in the “I’ve climbed too high, things are getting scary, and now how do I get down?” kind of way? Yeah, me too. Let’s be honest: life is not always a smooth stroll through the park….

Localism is a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of local communities and economies. It advocates making decisions and developments at the local level rather than having larger, centralized authorities dictate them. This movement often promotes preserving local cultures, traditions, and resources, encouraging people to support local businesses and engage in community activities. By focusing on…

The Continuing Awkward Journey from Code Monkey to Story Spinner “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”― Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings For most of my adult professional life, I’ve been all about curly braces and semicolons. I devoted late nights building algorithms and solving problems….

So, can AI images be art, and why? The topic is still debated, but there is a good argument for AI art to be accepted, much like photography eventually was. The case for yes The case for hesitation/no Most people end up separating the question of whether something can be art (usually yes, depending on…