Spark Notes: Ten Things I Wanted from Our Netflix Ratings: Prelude to a Custom GPT
Not long ago, I found myself thinking about our old Netflix DVD ratings. I wondered what I could do with them that would be cool…
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Lab Notes: Taming the Tangle: Custom Cords for the Outage to Come
A recent power outage exposed a weak link in our emergency setup — not enough usable extension cords. I designed and built a custom set for powering our home from our Jackery. Here’s how I tailored them to our layout.
Lab Notes: Lessons from a 24-Hour Power Outage
When the power went out this time, we were ready. Sort of…
It Was a Dark and Stormy Afternoon: How We Used Data to Prepare for Our Next Power Outage
The power went out and stayed out… for three days. How do you prepare for the next time?…
The Day the Water Stopped: What I Learned During a Seven-Month Drought
We lost water to the house. What do you do next when you’re in a drought?…
Where Can We Meet? Making an Informed Choice for our Toastmasters Club
Our Toastmasters Club needed a new home. But where?…
Is Our Solar Surplus Big Enough to Drive an EV for Free?
Can our solar system power our house AND an electric vehicle?…
Want to miss out on some real insights from your data: ignore the missing values.
Suppose I told you that deep insights about your data can come from seeing what’s not there?…