A Split Second in ParisCrossing a street near the Louvre, I had no time to react before an inebriated Parisian ran a red light and struck me in the pedestrian lane. My Apple Watch immediately detected the impact, sent an SOS message to my three children (my emergency contacts) and summoned an ambulance. I lostContinueContinue reading “Paris Holiday Gone Sideways: Apple Watch Sends SOS”
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A Tribute to my Mother
Phyllis Varipapa’s story began almost 103 years ago, in October of 1922, though even her birthday carried a bit of mystery and mischief. Her father swore it was the 22nd, her birth certificate claimed the 24th, and her baptismal record the 26th. That meant her loved ones never had just one day to celebrate her,ContinueContinue reading “A Tribute to my Mother”
Learn AI & Prompts in 30 Days
Structured so you’ll go from curious beginner to skilled prompt engineer in a month, with a mix of reading, watching, and practicing daily. Week 1 – Foundations & Core Concepts Goal: Understand how AI language models work and basic prompt structures. Day 1–2: Watch Introduction to Large Language Models (DeepLearning.AI, free). Learn key terms: tokens, temperature, context window, role prompting. Day 3–4:ContinueContinue reading “Learn AI & Prompts in 30 Days”
Why I’m Leaving Substack
After much thought, I’ve decided to leave Substack. It’s not a decision I’ve taken lightly, but over time, the limitations of the platform—and the values it represents—have made it clear that it’s no longer the right fit. Substack prides itself on being a platform that champions “free speech,” but in practice, that’s meant tolerating andContinueContinue reading “Why I’m Leaving Substack”
Dr Bob, Brain Mechanic 