I suspect that most Americans have stories about the influence of a car on their early lives. Here’s mine.
Author: Eric
Random Thursday
Make your own National ____ Day and stop relying on others. Also, fancy car stuff, and get to know your local dabblers.
Random Thursday
A soupçon of topics…nay, a mere melange of tidbits with which to while away yet another Thursday
Reptilandia: A great zoo gets even better
A long-awaited expansion doesn’t disappoint.
The Reptilandia Reptile Lagoon has upped its game considerably with the opening of its new tropical exhibit building.
My Favorite Photos of 2023
A look-back at the visual wonders of last year
I decided to recap 2023 through the lens of various cameras. This post is the equivalent of almost 40,000 words. Yikes!
Serpentine Seasons Greetings…
...or, Snakes on a Sleigh!
A Christmas Eve request from a neighbor turned into a quite interesting encounter.
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light…
...on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.
For the past 15 years, this has been the Gazette’s traditional Christmas greeting. For the past 2,000, it’s been mankind’s hope and assurance.
Butterflies at Christmas?
Our tractor seat plants are a surprise attraction.
Our tractor seat plants are putting out blooms like crazy, and attracting swarms of pollinators. We were surprised about both events.
Boustrophedon: A Dinosaur…
...but not like you think.
A note to myself from fifteen years ago prompted me to investigate an ancient style of writing: boustrophedon.
What Happens If AI’s “Food Sources” Disappear?
Large Language Models (LLMs) have the potential to shut down the data sources they depend on.
There’s a credible scenario where AI-enhanced search engines could ultimately present fabricated results. Does that worry anyone?