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Empire Of AI by Karen Hao — So Far…
I’m reading Karen Hao’s book Empire of AI thanks to the interview the crew at TWiT’s Intelligent Machines podcast did with her this week. It’s really good so far. But the founding of OpenAI has been highlighted in a number of AI books including AI Valley by Gary Rivlin. This being said, Hao’s book takes…
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Casio Quest To NW Philly-Adjacent
Last night I went on a quest. A quest to find a Casio digital watch for my 7th grade son who needed a watch for school. The journey took me 45 minutes away to pretty much NW Philly (the Montco side of Cheltenham Ave.) to a really small Walmart. They didn’t have the watch we…
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First day of Middle School Survived! Onward and upward!
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Kalahari, The Poconos, And Here Comes Middle School
This weekend, Labor Day in the US, me and my wife and kiddo went to Kalahari Water Park in the Poconos for one last gasp of the summer. The kid had a blast and did tons of water slides. We’re all so very sore. Come Tuesday, middle school!!!!!!! Eeeek! I can’t take it. He’s growing…
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Holy Shit… Middle School!
One more week. That’s it. That’s until the kiddo is in… wait for it… middle school! I can’t stand it. I remember when he was a little nugget. Now he’s off to a school where he changes classes and has tons of responsibilities. Am I worried for him? Yes. Am I excited for him? Absolutely.…
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Middle School And Early Rising!
Middle School here in our district in PA is starting the day after Labor Day. Man, we’re all in for an awakening. An awakening at 6:30am if not earlier. The kiddo needs to be in his first class by 7:30am! He does get home by 2:45pm though. Not only that, he’s going to start having…
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So much fun in Kent Island, MD.
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Kent Island Maryland Vacation Summer 2025
Just got back from a 4-day family trip to Kent Island, Maryland. It was about 3 hours away and not to stressful a drive. Not only did we go with my in-laws, but we also went with my wife’s sister and brother-in-law and niece. I’m pleased with how much my 12-year-old engaged. He’s usually a…
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Vacation Mode And Other Things
I have to admit the Eastern Shore of Maryland is absolutely beautiful. Here on a quick 4 day vacation with my wife’s family. Then we have one week to get the kiddo ready for middle school that starts an hour and a half earlier than elementary school. He needs to have his but in his…
