Posted in Writing, tagged writing, creativity, Writers, Thoughts, advice, #365Ways, prognostication, curiosity, #365Ways2026 on August 25, 2026| Leave a Comment »
“…I guess what I’d say is that the best way to predict the future is just observe very closely the present. So it’s close observation of what’s going on in at a moment. And it’s also, the other thing is being interested in the thing you’re interested in rather than the thing everybody’s talking about… that’s good because it means that it’s gonna be fresh and different.” — Michael Lewis
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2026, AI, free fiction, future, ideas, Lightspeed, prognostication, reading, robots, sci-fi, Thoughts on August 22, 2026| Leave a Comment »
I’m reading a collection of sci-fi stories about robots and AI with some really interesting and thoughtful takes on the topic, and just finished a particularly good one by Will McIntosh, “Nic and Viv’s Compulsory Courtship.”
The Year’s Top Robot and AI Stories: Second Annual Collection by Allan Kaster
I can’t share that particular story (but the library is your friend! the book is also available on Kindle Unlimited if you partake), but here’s another piece by McIntosh that you might like.
Defenders – Lightspeed Magazine
There was nothing to see yet; they were still above the smoky cloud-cover. It was hard to believe Australia was down there. Over the past twenty-eight years it had taken on almost mythical dimensions in Lila’s mind, and knowing she would see it any moment, see what it had become, set her heart pounding.
Enjoy!
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Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2021, CovidHair, prognostication, stupid Covid, Thoughts on August 24, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Our region is doing ok Covid-wise but Delta is starting to make its move and Fall is shaping up to be less than great.
After examining the viral forecast, analyzing daily case counts, counting the weeks since my second vaccination shot, confirming my provider’s vax status, checking my KN95 mask, and consulting a Magic 8 Ball,* this afternoon I am going to get a haircut.
I mean, heck, it’s only been two years;)
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* We do not have a Magic 8 Ball, but sometimes it feels like it might come in handy.
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