A few years back, I ran a Mothership game that I thought would make a good tale. So here’s me writing the damn thing. Dr. Carol Chee wasn’t part of our game, but she’s now the protagonist of my scifi survival horror story, and it’s a delight getting to know her. She’s just woken from what she thinks is a nightmare, but is really a flashforward. Her house AI tells her she has a call. She’s been summoned by CEO Rajesh Kumar for a meeting that will change her life.
Not hearing much about Disclosure Day in my feeds. Not a good sign.
Won my first against AI in a game of Go.
Finished reading: I Am Not a Robot: My Year Using AI to Do (Almost) Everything by Joanna Stern 📚
I finished reading: Spiritual Enlightenment:: The Damnedest Thing by Jed McKenna 📚
Nori and sardines. Not bad.
Last night I learned to use a lower heat when using my moka pot when making espresso. I tried it out this morning and it made all the difference.
Finished reading: The Kaiju Film by Jason Barr 📚
Fasting one day a week for the next month to see how it goes. Today has been going well, only a touch peckish. Looking forward to a bowl of ramen this evening. 🍜
Finished reading: Oklahoma City by Andrew Gumbel 📚
Bravo.
Bummed that Las Cuatro Milpas and Buona Forchetta have closed. Fond memories of both places.
Let the Yuletide ring with my Winter Wonderland mix. Enjoy!
Finished reading: On the Suffering of the World by Arthur Schopenhauer 📚
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I’m one of those people who loves to look up the menu before arriving at a restaurant, but I often get confused by menus full of complex food jargon. Now, I use AI to translate them for me. My go-to prompt: “Translate this menu into simple, everyday language and describe the taste and flavors of each dish.” This has even helped me become more adventurous and order dishes I’d normally avoid.
The tradition of Thanksgiving fireworks in my neighborhood continues.