Ooops! I just saw this. And yes - that is the antipodean joy especially if you are travelling to avoid the cold. The flowers are still blooming, I scored two gladiolis this year but the heat has started to cause some wilting.

Thank you! Every November is a delight!

I know! It is so special!

And this one daisy that has emerged from the agave comes to my shoulder. Incredible!

Thanks for sharing my posts, Wendy! Only 2 more to go!

It all looks ok. I think there was hail damage elsewhere.

Blue skies today!

Write to the editors, Ned! Ask for corrections & let them know where you stand on this issue. I was speaking to a library journal editor about this & was told that their journal policy was very strict on AI & checking sources. If the publishing journal has a policy on this, point that out too.

I do too and it frustrates me that my local library got rid of theirs for a digital bulletin board that just runs a series of dull event promotions.

This is the first time I have heard of this! Good to know.

LLM extruded essays are like being cornered by the most boring person at a party while they monotone monologue small talk at you, convinced that they’re pronouncing something profound.

I would love to do this 🩷🩷🩷

It's on brand for a Tuesday commute. Maybe I will. It certainly was not pleasant.

Shaken, Kaetrin! Plus my hip hurts from bracing myself for half an hour travelling on a sideways seat. But otherwise all good!

The building gets better every time I see it 💕

This is so important. Friendly community builds helps feeling connected. Also, not all friendships have to be instant. I have had friendly acquaintances from play dates take 15 years to turn into deep and supportive friends.

...also I am obviously out of posting practice. Didn't mean to sound exasperated. Sorry! 🤦‍♀️