I’ve had a block of tempeh in my fridge for weeks. It looked pretty unappetizing, but then I saw this recipe that I just had to try. And you know what? It tastes exactly like tempeh. But with BBQ sauce.
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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