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Books. Space. Art. Not necessarily in that order.
“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP”
“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP”
November 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
This hawk was often seen being chased by crows around the area. Quite an interesting sight.
November 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM
This hawk was often seen being chased by crows around the area. Quite an interesting sight.
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NPR's Israel correspondent Daniel Estrin has entered the Gaza Strip for the first time since the war began, but Israeli still requires a military escort. n.pr/498GMTe
An NPR reporter's journey into Gaza, for the first time since the war began
NPR Mideast correspondent Daniel Estrin has entered the Gaza Strip for the first time since the war began, but Israel still requires a military escort.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
NPR's Israel correspondent Daniel Estrin has entered the Gaza Strip for the first time since the war began, but Israeli still requires a military escort. n.pr/498GMTe
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In which I chat with the most estimble Ken Liu for the @futurologypod.bsky.social podcast. The general theme was translation across linguistic registers: from human to machine, between human languages, and between fiction, legal & mathematical writing youtube.com/watch?v=q8ZR9-y4ik8&feature=youtu.be
How AI Will Translate Human Creativity as Sci-Fi and Reality Converge | The Futurology Podcast
YouTube video by Berggruen Institute
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November 5, 2025 at 5:25 AM
In which I chat with the most estimble Ken Liu for the @futurologypod.bsky.social podcast. The general theme was translation across linguistic registers: from human to machine, between human languages, and between fiction, legal & mathematical writing youtube.com/watch?v=q8ZR9-y4ik8&feature=youtu.be
I love the Lego figures from this set! They even included Data’s cat!
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Many years back I painted my own Spock over The Martian Manhunter. Now can we expect an official Lego Spock soon?
www.lego.com/en-us/produc...
Many years back I painted my own Spock over The Martian Manhunter. Now can we expect an official Lego Spock soon?
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I love the Lego figures from this set! They even included Data’s cat!
www.lego.com/en-us/produc...
Many years back I painted my own Spock over The Martian Manhunter. Now can we expect an official Lego Spock soon?
www.lego.com/en-us/produc...
Many years back I painted my own Spock over The Martian Manhunter. Now can we expect an official Lego Spock soon?
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November 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Work in progress
These complicated lines (and colors later) are so good for me to keep my hands busy while my brain is processing the zoom meetings. #art #AlphonseMucha
These complicated lines (and colors later) are so good for me to keep my hands busy while my brain is processing the zoom meetings. #art #AlphonseMucha
November 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Work in progress
These complicated lines (and colors later) are so good for me to keep my hands busy while my brain is processing the zoom meetings. #art #AlphonseMucha
These complicated lines (and colors later) are so good for me to keep my hands busy while my brain is processing the zoom meetings. #art #AlphonseMucha
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Resumen del Inktober de este año
Inktober 2025
#Inktober2025 #inktober #InkDrawing #Astronaut #comic #drawing #dibujo #painting #tinta #space #AWARD
Inktober 2025
#Inktober2025 #inktober #InkDrawing #Astronaut #comic #drawing #dibujo #painting #tinta #space #AWARD
November 3, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Resumen del Inktober de este año
Inktober 2025
#Inktober2025 #inktober #InkDrawing #Astronaut #comic #drawing #dibujo #painting #tinta #space #AWARD
Inktober 2025
#Inktober2025 #inktober #InkDrawing #Astronaut #comic #drawing #dibujo #painting #tinta #space #AWARD
I don’t know why I decided to get a cup of HOT coffee when it’s 72 degrees outside. And worse, I rode my bike today…. Guess I’m stuck here until the coffee is done. Hope farmers market still have the fruits I want left by then
November 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I don’t know why I decided to get a cup of HOT coffee when it’s 72 degrees outside. And worse, I rode my bike today…. Guess I’m stuck here until the coffee is done. Hope farmers market still have the fruits I want left by then
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This week I've been e-chatting with photographer Lynn Gilbert who took this stunning portrait of Grace Hopper (1906-1992) legend & pioneer of language-based computer programming. 🧪👩🔬
You can read Hopper's own words about her experience in Lynn's wonderful interview: www.lynn-gilbert.com/free-chapters
You can read Hopper's own words about her experience in Lynn's wonderful interview: www.lynn-gilbert.com/free-chapters
October 31, 2025 at 5:35 PM
This week I've been e-chatting with photographer Lynn Gilbert who took this stunning portrait of Grace Hopper (1906-1992) legend & pioneer of language-based computer programming. 🧪👩🔬
You can read Hopper's own words about her experience in Lynn's wonderful interview: www.lynn-gilbert.com/free-chapters
You can read Hopper's own words about her experience in Lynn's wonderful interview: www.lynn-gilbert.com/free-chapters
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#inktober day 25: inferno 🔥
“I cast fireball. On myself. Three times.”
#art #inktober2025 #fantasyart #dnd #dndcharacter
“I cast fireball. On myself. Three times.”
#art #inktober2025 #fantasyart #dnd #dndcharacter
October 31, 2025 at 3:48 PM
#inktober day 25: inferno 🔥
“I cast fireball. On myself. Three times.”
#art #inktober2025 #fantasyart #dnd #dndcharacter
“I cast fireball. On myself. Three times.”
#art #inktober2025 #fantasyart #dnd #dndcharacter
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✒︎ #Inktober day 25: Inferno
Crowley falls into hell (no, he didn't really fall. He just sauntered vaguely downwards)
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#goodomens #inktober2025
Crowley falls into hell (no, he didn't really fall. He just sauntered vaguely downwards)
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#goodomens #inktober2025
October 31, 2025 at 4:58 PM
✒︎ #Inktober day 25: Inferno
Crowley falls into hell (no, he didn't really fall. He just sauntered vaguely downwards)
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#goodomens #inktober2025
Crowley falls into hell (no, he didn't really fall. He just sauntered vaguely downwards)
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#goodomens #inktober2025
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October 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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This one is for the Children of Time fans (scale should be about right)! Enjoy this jumping spider (Pancorius sp.) Jack-O'-lantern!! Thanks to @nickybay.bsky.social for the reference image (www.flickr.com/photos/nicka...).
#halloween #jackolantern #arachtober #jumpingspiders #salticidae
#halloween #jackolantern #arachtober #jumpingspiders #salticidae
October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This one is for the Children of Time fans (scale should be about right)! Enjoy this jumping spider (Pancorius sp.) Jack-O'-lantern!! Thanks to @nickybay.bsky.social for the reference image (www.flickr.com/photos/nicka...).
#halloween #jackolantern #arachtober #jumpingspiders #salticidae
#halloween #jackolantern #arachtober #jumpingspiders #salticidae
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#inktober #inktober2025 31 Award
If you have not watched Pixar’s short film Piper, please watch it. The award of little sandpiper for being brave
If you have not watched Pixar’s short film Piper, please watch it. The award of little sandpiper for being brave
October 31, 2025 at 6:47 AM
#inktober #inktober2025 31 Award
If you have not watched Pixar’s short film Piper, please watch it. The award of little sandpiper for being brave
If you have not watched Pixar’s short film Piper, please watch it. The award of little sandpiper for being brave
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These contiguous posts in my timeline show how companies, both big and small, can either devote themselves to the trivial and evil or the substantive and good.
October 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
These contiguous posts in my timeline show how companies, both big and small, can either devote themselves to the trivial and evil or the substantive and good.
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If you can't take the heat, get out the kitchen! Chef Kobe prepares alicanto yakitori with an #inferno
Switched it up to Pentel Ain lead, what a pleasure it is. Goes down smooth, dark, and erases beautifully. #inktober #inktober2025
Switched it up to Pentel Ain lead, what a pleasure it is. Goes down smooth, dark, and erases beautifully. #inktober #inktober2025
October 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
If you can't take the heat, get out the kitchen! Chef Kobe prepares alicanto yakitori with an #inferno
Switched it up to Pentel Ain lead, what a pleasure it is. Goes down smooth, dark, and erases beautifully. #inktober #inktober2025
Switched it up to Pentel Ain lead, what a pleasure it is. Goes down smooth, dark, and erases beautifully. #inktober #inktober2025
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26.不可解な、謎めいた
「なんでだろうね〜〜さっきまで恐竜くんかくれんぼで遊んでたんならおうちのどこかにいるはずなんだけどね〜〜〜」
「おかあさん、すぐ近くにいるよ」
#Inktober
#Inktober2025
#インクトーバー2025
「なんでだろうね〜〜さっきまで恐竜くんかくれんぼで遊んでたんならおうちのどこかにいるはずなんだけどね〜〜〜」
「おかあさん、すぐ近くにいるよ」
#Inktober
#Inktober2025
#インクトーバー2025
October 31, 2025 at 12:06 AM
26.不可解な、謎めいた
「なんでだろうね〜〜さっきまで恐竜くんかくれんぼで遊んでたんならおうちのどこかにいるはずなんだけどね〜〜〜」
「おかあさん、すぐ近くにいるよ」
#Inktober
#Inktober2025
#インクトーバー2025
「なんでだろうね〜〜さっきまで恐竜くんかくれんぼで遊んでたんならおうちのどこかにいるはずなんだけどね〜〜〜」
「おかあさん、すぐ近くにいるよ」
#Inktober
#Inktober2025
#インクトーバー2025
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Inktober 30/31: "This vacant state you left me in." / "Este estado vacío en el que me dejaste." #inktober #inktober2025 #inktobear #inktobear2025 (prompt: vacant)
October 31, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Inktober 30/31: "This vacant state you left me in." / "Este estado vacío en el que me dejaste." #inktober #inktober2025 #inktobear #inktobear2025 (prompt: vacant)
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October 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Over on Whatever, I offer some thoughts on the new "Grokipedia," through the lens of the article it has up about... me.
(Spoiler, it's not great, for the reasons you probably suspect)
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/10/30/a...
(Spoiler, it's not great, for the reasons you probably suspect)
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/10/30/a...
A Review of Grokipedia, Using Myself as Test Subject
What? You didn’t know that Grokipedia exists? Well, it does, and it’s Elon Musk’s attempt to run Wikipedia out of town on a rail: An “AI”-generated compendium of infor…
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October 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Over on Whatever, I offer some thoughts on the new "Grokipedia," through the lens of the article it has up about... me.
(Spoiler, it's not great, for the reasons you probably suspect)
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/10/30/a...
(Spoiler, it's not great, for the reasons you probably suspect)
whatever.scalzi.com/2025/10/30/a...