If you live in or around Mason County, you’ve almost certainly heard about the data center proposal, probably more than you ever wanted to. It’s been the focus of social media threads, local news stories, TV segments, backyard conversations, city and county meetings, and even a few spirited public meetings. Many seem to have a... Continue Reading →
As the sun dipped lower, casting long shadows across the Elderwood grounds, Art and Max continued their conversation, their voices weaving a tapestry of memories and adventures. Art leaned back in his chair, his eyes distant as he recalled his career. "You know, Max, being a public defender wasn't always easy. There were days when... Continue Reading →
Here's a poem about resolutions, contrasting their utility and futility: The turning page, a brand new year, A time for change, both of hope and fear. Resolutions born, ambitions grand, A fresh start etched in shifting sand. To break the chains, to mend the past, A brighter future, built to last. To conquer vices, tame... Continue Reading →
I was told by someone recently (almost proudly it seemed) that they get their news from Tik Tok. In full disclosure, I am not a user of Tik Tok so I am going only on my assumptions here, but this claim did not inspire confidence in me as to this person’s news literacy. I am... Continue Reading →
A Turkey's Last Will & Testament Gather close, my flock, and heed my cry,For the shadow looms, and my time is nigh.The farmer’s axe glints sharp and bright,And I’ve seen the truth in the waning light. Oh, brothers, sisters, scratch the earth no more,For what lies ahead shakes me to the core.This day of thanks,... Continue Reading →
One of the simple pleasures I enjoy when traveling is tracking state license plates on my phone. There are several apps available that allow you to track license plates as you encounter them in your travels. I have been tracking state license plates over the last year and I am proud to report that there... Continue Reading →
AI Prompt: Write the first chapter of a five-chapter book about two aging dungeon masters who bought one of the first copies of the original Dungeons and Dragons role playing game. The two dungeon masters now reside in an assisted living facility and each day at lunch they tell stories about their most successful campaigns.... Continue Reading →
AI Prompt: Write a poem about the drama mamas of Facebook Version 1 In the digital realm where stories unfold, The Drama Mamas, bold and uncontrolled. With fingers poised, they type away, Their tales of woe, their daily fray. In Facebook's land, they reign supreme, Their posts a never-ending stream. From PTA to neighborhood spats,... Continue Reading →
The Spectrum Unfolded As the first light of dawn broke over Eden, Adam and Eve found themselves marveling at the rich tapestry of colors that painted their world. With green, blue, and red named, they turned their attention to the remaining hues that caught their eye. The morning sun cast a golden glow across the... Continue Reading →
AI Prompt: Write a poem about the sadness of time changing in the fall with daylight savings time The Stolen Hour An hour slips between my hands— Dark comes knocking, uninvited, While my body still demands The sun that's been delighted To keep me company till now, Till this arbitrary theft Of light we somehow... Continue Reading →
Chapter Four: The Fire of Red As dawn broke over Eden, painting the sky in hues of pink and gold, Adam and Eve's attention was drawn to a cluster of trees bearing fruit they had not yet tasted. The round, gleaming orbs hung heavy on the branches, their vibrant color a stark contrast to the... Continue Reading →
AI Prompt: Write a poem about pumpkin spice propaganda. The Great Pumpkin Spice Conspiracy In boardrooms high above the street, Where marketing minds discreetly meet, They plot with grins and gleaming eyes Their yearly pumpkin spice surprise. "Release the lattes!" comes the cry, "Let cinnamon clouds fill the sky! From coffee shops to grocery stores,... Continue Reading →
Chapter Three: The Depths of Blue As the sun climbed higher in the Eden sky, Adam and Eve turned their attention upward. The vast expanse above them stretched endlessly, a canvas of ethereal beauty that shifted and changed with the passing hours. "We must name this color," Eve said, gesturing to the heavens. "It's as... Continue Reading →
AI Prompt: poem about man who gets trapped in hyperlinks that are embedded in web pages Hyperlinked He clicked the link, just like the other times,A simple search, an idle climb.But as the page began to load,The world around him cracked and bowed. The screen blinked bright, then pulled him in—A tangle of code, where... Continue Reading →
As dawn broke over Eden, Adam and Eve set out on their mission to name the colors that painted their world. They decided to begin with the hues they encountered most frequently in their daily lives. "Let's start with the leaves and the grass," Adam suggested, running his hand over a nearby fern. "This shade... Continue Reading →
AI Prompt: Write a poem about a college basketball coach who returns years after leaving his former school in disgrace. A former player who won a national championship on a team he coached at the school is the new coach and invites him back for opening night of the new season. He is embraced by... Continue Reading →
I've been playing around with NotebookLM by Google. NotebookLM is a Google AI-powered research assistant and note-taking tool that uses generative AI to help users organize, analyze, and synthesize information. NotebookLM can become an expert in your documents and generate a personalized guide based on the sources you select. So I decided to feed it... Continue Reading →
AI Prompt: Write the first chapter of a five chapter story called True Colors. The story is set in the Garden of Eden at the time of the creation of the world. The characters are Adam, the first man, Eve, the first woman, God the Creator, and a serpent who represents evil. This story is... Continue Reading →
AI Prompt: Write a poem about the naming garden where Adam and Eve name the colors of the world with God the Creator and a serpent representing evil try to influence the naming of the colors. The serpent focuses upon negative emotions associated with certain colors: Black is fear, Blue is sadness, red is anger,... Continue Reading →
AI Prompt: Write a poem about crazy cat ladies rising up to sway the Presidential election after a candidate makes fun of crazy cat ladies. Poem 1: The Feline Revolution A candidate mocked the cat ladies fair, Not knowing the force he'd unleashed in the air. With whiskers a-twitching and claws unsheathed, The cat army... Continue Reading →
AI Prompt: Write a poem about the 4th of July holidays from the perspective of an ember that is flying around from above From the heart of the flame, I rise, A tiny ember, glowing bright, Into the vast and open skies, I soar on this festive night. Below, the world is bathed in light,... Continue Reading →
Chapter 5: The Confrontation After tracking down Soler's address through an unsavory source, the obsessed manager found himself drawn to the Marlins slugger's residence like a drifting ship beckoned by the irresistible pull of a black hole. This privileged prima donna would finally be confronted with the devastating real-world consequences of his underachievement. Henry killed... Continue Reading →
AI Prompt: Create a poem about villains longing to hear from their children on fathers day. Fortress of Solitude In lairs and hideouts, far from prying eyes, Where schemes are hatched and vengeance never dies, On this, a day when fathers should rejoice, They sit in silence, waiting for a voice. No cards arrive, no... Continue Reading →
Chapter 4: The Collapse Henry slammed his mug of flat beer down on the sticky bar top, sloshing lukewarm dregs across the scarred wood. A chorus of boos erupted from the crowd gathered around the TVs mounted above the bar. "Useless!" he spat, loud enough for nearby patrons to shoot him confused looks. "Absolutely useless!"... Continue Reading →
AI Prompt: Write a poem about mosquito encased in amber at Smithsonian Natural History Museum that escapes and explores the museum at night after closing time. Entombed No More Etched in time, a tiny form, A mosquito's life, forever worn, Trapped in amber's golden snare, A relic for all to stare. In the Smithsonian's hallowed... Continue Reading →
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