Now, I can SEE my digital mind — thanks to a Python script that turns my notes, etc. into an interactive web graph. In this post, you’ll get a close-up look at it, plus some insights into how my ideas and artifacts actually connect. Spoiler alert: they’re NOT a hierarchy of folders within folders within folders.
Radon, schmadon. I never thought about it — until a big rainstorm flooded our basement. During the cleanup, a good friend asked, ‘While you’re at it, have you ever checked your radon level?’ That little question led to remediation, a radon monitor, a weather station, and some surprisingly simple rules connecting the weather outside and the radon level inside.
Ever since I joined Toastmasters, I’ve read a LOT of books about public speaking. These are the five I keep coming back to. They’ve helped me become a MUCH better speaker. They’ll help you, too.
Ever make a chart and feel like it’s just… off? It’s supposed to tell a story — but doesn’t. I fixed mine using a process I call “addition by negative subtraction”.
Replacing your Windows 10 laptop can cost north of $800. If you use it for yourself — to write, code, or connect with friends while you hang out at Starbucks — switching to Linux might be right for you. Curious? Learn what worked, what didn’t, and why I’m not going back…
Did you grow up in a home where laundry dried on a clothesline? I did. Since we’re trying to conserve energy, we’re doing it again. I wondered if it’s worth it - and the answer surprised me.
Ever wanted to be a citizen scientist? I started with a simple rain gauge. Eight years and 1,387 rain days later, here’s what I’ve learned…
If you had an in-house, personal, AI librarian, what would you do? Here’s what I did…
Tired of the lackluster book recommendations you get from GoodReads or Amazon? Suppose you could converse with someone who really know books, who knows your likes and dislikes. You can create your own, personal, custom GPT today to fill this role.
Suppose you could consult with your bookshelves. That’s the idea behind Marian, my personal AI librarian, a custom GPT I built around my preferences and reading history.