We’ve spent the last couple of days getting ready for another cross-country road trip as a family, this time to Arkansas. My side of the family is going down there, mostly because my youngest sister works at a national park, so it’s more convenient for us to come to her (and it should be fun… Continue reading Gearing up for another family road trip
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Summer plans
So summer is practically here, and that means things are about to get crazy. Next week, we’re leaving on a multi-day road trip to Arkansas, where we plan to have a family vacation with the extended family. With a five year-old and a two-year old, that’s going to be quite a ride. Fortunately, we’ll be… Continue reading Summer plans
Five things I did at work last week
So apparently DOGE’s “what are five things you did at work last week” is now an ongoing weekly task, which I am heartily in favor of, at least until the Trump Administration’s reforms to the executive branch are complete. The best counter-argument for this policy that I’ve heard so far comes from Cal Newport, who… Continue reading Five things I did at work last week
Late February Update
Wow, it’s been a while since I gave an update on what I’ve been up to. Life has been crazy, but not too crazy. I really ought to get back into the habit of blogging more regularly. Last week was LTUE here in Utah Valley, and while I didn’t attend the convention, I did stop… Continue reading Late February Update
Swamped but Still Here
I’m pretty swamped with stuff right now, especially all the publishing tasks that I need to catch up on (with the way we’ve set up our new routine, it really only makes sense to spend one day out of the week working on publishing tasks, rather than an hour or half-hour each day. So if… Continue reading Swamped but Still Here
Up and Back from Denver
My uncle just got remarried, after losing his wife of some 40+ years to dimentia. The wedding was Saturday, so I flew up there in the early morning with my two sisters who live here in Utah. And then, because my four year-old daughter had her first primary program in church this Sunday, I flew… Continue reading Up and Back from Denver
It’s November already?
It’s November already? Wow, that went fast. October was so mild, it felt almost like summer. Then, about a week ago, a cold front blew in and it’s been feeling very much like autumn ever since. I figure I should share more pictures in these updates, so here is one of the food storage wheat… Continue reading It’s November already?
Just finished my last short story
So I just finished writing what may be the last short story I ever write, at least for the forseeable future. Years from now, I may scribble out a quick short for a charity anthology or something, but unless someone actually commissions me to write one, I’m done for now. Instead, I’m going to focus… Continue reading Just finished my last short story
Late October Update
It’s been a really mild autumn this year. We got our first hard frost only about a week ago, and it’s currently about 66 degrees outside. Feels positively balmy! The image above is my current computer setup. The playpen is for the kids to watch a show while I’m working on the other monitor, such… Continue reading Late October Update
Working on AI-assisted short stories
I have decided to take the month of May to practice writing with AI by focusing on writing short stories. In the last few months, I’ve made great strides to incorporate AI into my writing process, but at this point I think I just need more practice, and the best way to do that is… Continue reading Working on AI-assisted short stories