If I understand this correctly, companies are finding that AI is not helping their bottom line and their adaptation to this is to layoff people to continue funding their AI investment. Meanwhile, the internet is becoming a cesspool bordering on useless and untrustable. The Information Age is […]

Good morning from NorCal. Puffball clouds are at the horizon with blue skies above. 10C/50F. There are sunflower spouts in various places. Two deer left off cleaning out the bird feeder when I walked to the slope with my tea to listen to the birds and enjoy a moment of quiet. Have a great day!

I am sitting on the bench in the field. It is overcast. 18C/64F. Lord Byron is hoarding balls. Charlotte is staring into the field. Jane is digging a hole. I am wearing a hat. Birds are singing, and I heard hawk. I need another holiday. Have a great evening.

I am sitting on the bench in the field. There’s some clouds in the sky and quite a breeze. 19C/66F. Across the creek there were several swallows swooping around and a red shouldered hawk quietly observing from a bare branch. Charlotte and Jane are digging holes. Lord Byron is hoarding balls.

I needed to buy a robe as a gift. I tried Amazon, but it was completely enshittified. My specifications as to material and color were ignored. I was inundated with selections that I did not want. The AI models were so fucking creepy I could not stand to look at them. I did not purchase from Amazon.

Good morning from NorCal. It's 11C/52F and overcast. It was distinctly misty when I stood on the slope with my strong coffee and listened to the birds singing. The expected high is C20C/69F. Visiting Cat is in my closet. Jane and Charlotte are on my bed. Devil Cat and His Lordship are with Dad […]

I love gear wordplay. https://youtube.com/shorts/RC2pFHS0mgU?si=qfabSJblAt42a5rc

Greetings from NorCal. It's 12C/54F and overcast. The birds were singing when I stood on the slope with my strong coffee. Nearby turkeys gobbled loudly. The paper wasn't there so I will check again later. Charlotte and Jane are snoozing on my bed. His Lordship is with Dad. Have a spectacular day!

I watched Colbert's monologue last night and then I got really pissed at CBS for being collaborators with liars and nazis.

Greetings from NorCal. It's overcast and 9C/48F. I stood on the slope with my tea listening to birds singing. Owls and turkeys too. Still no paper yet, so a 3rd check is in my future. Clarkia is blooming amid the tall Evening Primrose because the deer can't reach them. Have a fabulous day!

I’m sitting on the bench in the field. The sky is blue. There’s a medium breeze. 24C/75F can deal. Charlotte and Jane are digging holes. Lordy Byron is hoarding balls. He does love this game. Take some deep breaths and try to relax. I’m going to do the same.

Morning pet report: Charlotte is snoozing under the covers, Jane is on the bed staring in the direction of the kitchen in case of treats. Lord Byron is explaining the Great Sausage Shortage of May 21 to Dad. Visiting Cat is here. Elderly Cat has abandoned me for my son. Devil Cat is up to no good.

Good morning from NorCal. It's 8C/46F with an expected high of 27C/80F. I stood on the slope and watched the sun rise and listened to birds singing. Then I got the paper and went inside to make Dad's breakfast. A lovely start to the morning. Have a spectacular day!

The #googlesearchapocalypse is here. I can't convince Google Search to show me direct results from NZ Hops's website. I have to know where I want to go and go there. What I am shown instead is pure #enshittification

I am sitting on the bench in the field. There is not a cloud in the sky. The breeze is cooling thank goodness. current temp is 25C/77F. I can hear birds. I saw a swallowtail butterfly on the walk with the dogs. Lord Byron did not want to come today. take a deep breath and relax.

Wildlife Wednesday 🦫 Beaver dams are more dynamic and better at supporting a wide variety of pollinators than artificial ponds. https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/11/beaver-engineered-habitats-are-outperforming-ours/ #wildlifewednesday #NatureRestoration #pollinators #environment […]

Good morning from NorCal. It's blue skies and 8C/46F with an expected high of 29C/84F. I took my tea to the slope and watched a beautiful sunrise while the birds sang. Then I got the paper. Charlotte and Jane are snoozing, His Lordship is explaining the Great Bacon Shortage of May 20 to my dad […]

I am standing by the bench in the field because Jane is digging a hole and all the dirt is going on the bench. Charlotte is farther away also digging a hole. Lord Byron is hoarding balls. 27C/80F I hate it. Birds are singing. Lots of poppies in bloom. Take a deep breath and think cooling thoughts.

Greetings from NorCal. It's 10C/50F with clear skies. The birds were singing when I stood on the slope with my tea watching the sunrise fade away. The woodpeckers were making themselves known. Then I got the paper and headed back to the house. Have a terrific day!

Good morning from NorCal. It's 13C/55F and the Gateway to Not Monday. I stood on the slope with my delicious Red tea and listened to the birds as the last of the sunrise faded. True enough I pulled a couple of weeds because they annoyed me. Then I went to get the paper. Have a marvelous day!

I am sitting on the bench in the field. It is quite windy. The sky is blue. Birds are singing. Jane is lying down in a hole. Charlotte is digging a hole. Lord Byron is hoarding ball. I do not like this wind. This is the kind of wind where branches and trees fall down.

In Sonoma County thieves are stealing copper wire from phone lines in rural areas with the result that residents are losing their phone and internet. DSL is the best we can get at our house because no carrier will bring fiber. F all of them.

Good morning from NorCal. It's 8C/46F with clear skies. The expected high is 25C/77F. The birds sang loudly while I stood on the slope with my strong coffee. Some purple agrostemma is blooming. I have some Western Columbine to plant today along with more sunflowers. Have a fabulous day!

There's a character in Galápagos, the 1985 novel by Kurt Vonnegut, who has created a computer called the Mandarax that can understand natural language, translate languages, and answer questions on many topics -- it's basically an LLM. His wife does ikebana (Japanese flower arrangements) and she […]

Good morning from NorCal. I have strong coffee. The birds were singing while I stood on the slope earlier. I pulled some weeds when I shoulda been admiring the sky, but oh well. Now they're gone and not hiding the monkey flowers. There is more Clarkia Elegans blooming amid the evening primrose […]

Greetings from NorCal. It's 9C/48F with clear skies and a high of 24C/75F. The birds sang while I stood on the slope with my delicious tea and watched the last of the sunrise fading. I got the paper and Visiting Cat showed up in time for her to come inside with me. Have a fabulous day!

I’m sitting on the bench in the field, not a cloud in the sky. There’s a pleasant breeze. 21C/70F. The Bird’s Foot trefoil is starting to bloom across the creek which means I should be seeing Acmon Blue butterflies pretty soon!

Good morning from NorCal. It's overcast and 10C/50F with a high of 23C/73F. Can deal with that. I stood on the slope with my tea and listened to the birds singing and watched the sky. The Barn swallows are back and swooping over the fields. I got the paper then came back and made breakfast for Dad.

Good morning from NorCal. It's foggy and 10C/50F. I stood on the slope with my delicious tea listening to the birds and silently encouraging the sunflower seeds I planted to germinate. Great Horned owls hooted in the distance. I got the paper and came in to start the day. Have a terrific day.

I am sitting on the bench in the field. The sky is mostly blue. There is a slight breeze. It’s 24C/75F. Blue Jays and hawks have a lot to say today. Jane is vigorously digging a hole. Charlotte is digging one as well and Lord Byron is hoarding balls.

How about reporting on the consequences of gutting the CDC instead of "reporting" the CDC is "Uncharacteristically MIA" during a public health crisis. It's irresponsible and despicable. Every sane person knew this would happen.

Good morning from NorCal. It's 11C/52F and foggy at the house. I stood on the slope with my delicious Lapsang Souchong tea and listened to the birds singing. Turkeys gobbled in the distance and the Calif. Quail were calling. More poppies are coming up. Enjoy your Gateway to Not Monday!

I’m sitting on the bench in the field. Blue skies above, birds, singing, son on his way to get tacos! Lord Byron is hoarding balls. Charlotte is digging a hole. Jane is lying delicately in the dirt. 23C/73F. I hope everyone is having a great day.

Y (Yesterday) I’m sitting on the bench in the field. The sky is blue. There is a breeze. 22C/72F. Lots of birds singing. I was heading out with the dogs and there were two vultures sitting on the pump house roof. About scared the life out of me

Good morning from NorCal. It's foggy and 11C/52F. I stood on the slope with strong coffee and listened to the birds. Jane is on my bed, Elderly Cat is staring at me from the cat scratcher. Devil Cat and Visiting Cat are in the kitchen. Charlotte and His lordship are on the deck. Have a great day!

Good morning from NorCal. It's 10C/50F with clear skies. Earlier, I stood on the slope with my strong coffee listening to the birds and watching the sky turn blue. All pets doing their usual. Have a great day!

Friday morning greetings from NorCal. It's overcast and 10C/50F. I stood on the slope with my tea while the birds sang and I took in the morning. Turkeys gobbled in the distance. Then I got the paper. The California poppies are popping up and blooming. Have a wonderful day and tell everyone you […]

I am sitting on the bench in the field. It’s 17C/63F, partly cloudy with a breeze. Lots of birds singing today. Charlotte is digging a hole. Jane is lying at the edge of one. A swallow just flew by. Byron is hoarding balls. i’m going to take some deep breaths and try to relax.

I keep trying to come up with words to express my horror and grief at the SCOTUS decision to basically end the VRA. Next thing you know SCOTUS will say separate but equal is A-OK. Fuck these racists.

RE: https://mastodon.social/@SteveThompson/116533516944336463 ""I said, 'Honey, bring out some blankets. I've got a moose on my truck.'"

Plant report: Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) planted last week is blooming robustly. Bees are visiting. Hosackia crassifolia is looking great. The Turkey Tangle Frogfruit (Lippia Repens) has 1-2 little flowers and is looking well. The Evening primrose is starting to bloom in earnest. Poppies!

Greetings from NorCal. It's 11C/52F, overcast, and misty. I stood on the slope with my tea listening to the birds waking up and owls retiring for the day. Listening to owls never gets old. Then I got the paper. I am enjoying this weather while it lasts. All pets snoozing. Have a terrific day!

I’m sitting on the bench in the field. Blue skies above. 19C/66F. There is a brisk breeze. Lots of birds are singing. The red shouldered hawks are calling. Charlotte is digging a hole. Jane is lying in one. Lord Byron is hoarding balls. Take a deep breath and relax.

Good morning from NorCal. It's overcast and 12C/54F. The Ash Throated Flycatchers have arrived! I once saw one peck a squirrel in the butt in defense of its nest. Never fuck with an Ash Throated Flycatcher. I stood on the slope with my delicious tea and listened to the birds. Owls hooted in the […]

I am standing by the bench in the field growing balls for Lord Byron. Charlotte and Jane are digging holes. 17C/63F mostly cloudy with a breeze. It did not rain today. Yesterday’s total: 0.53 inches, pretty decent amount. Birds are singing, and I am now sitting and taking deep, relaxing breaths

Good morning from NorCal. It's overcast and 11C/52F. I stood on the slope and listened to the birds singing. Lucky for my slightly off-schedule seed sowing there has been rain afterward to keep things damp. Seedlings abound. Also the deer have been by to eat the clarkia blossoms. Full […]

I am standing by the bench in the field. 16C/61F and raining. I have on my rain gear. Jane saw that it was raining outside and declined to come on the walk. Charlotte and Lord Byron are racing around and getting wet. Take a deep breath and relax. I will enjoy my kind of weather.

Morning pet report: Elderly Cat, Devil Cat, and Visiting Cat are in the kitchen with Dad. Jane and Charlotte are on my bed/under the covers. Lord Byron is letting me know I have not yet passed out the morning cheese. BRB.

Good morning from NorCal. On this Gateway to Not Monday it's foggy and 8C/46F. I listened to the birds while I got the paper and then stood on the slope with my delicious tea. I heard owls in the distance. Forecast is for rain today, likely the last until October/Winter. Have a marvelous day!

There’s a woodpecker nearby pecking away and for some reason, Jane is going nuts about it.