Evie day 515
Good morning, and a happy Monday to you all! We are starting this work week on 12 August 2024.
Mark McKinnon said something funny – I’m watching the news, and he’s a former campaign advisor that pops up every now and then to comment on the current political environment, and he was talking about campaign themes that work, and he said that the theme, “I’m pissed off, follow me” doesn’t really work. He was saying that in reference to the different themes in place by the Harris/Walz campaign and the Trump/Vance campaign.
Lisa and I had a nice weekend around here. It was unseasonably cool – cool enough that the pool was out of play – but we were more interested in the closing weekend of the Olympics, as we started off with the US Women’s National Team in soccer win the gold against Brazil, a brief break for lunch, followed by the US squaring off against the host country France for the gold in men’s basketball and an early evening pre-season matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars. The US men took the gold, and the Chiefs figured out that they need to improve their special teams play. Sunday morning we watched some more basketball, as the US women matched up against the host French team for the gold medal, and once again, the US came out on top. I do love the Olympics, but I’m tired of ’em for now.
I’ve been having a little fun with AI and prompt writing. It occurred to me late last week that I ought to try asking the AI for the “prompt of the day”… and I received a response like this: “Today’s prompt is all about adventure! Imagine you’re setting out on a journey to a place you’ve never been before. It could be a bustling city with hidden alleyways and markets, a serene village by the sea, or even a mysterious forest teeming with legends. Write a short story, poem, or even a diary entry about your experiences, the people you meet, and the sights, sounds, and smells that make your adventure unforgettable. Here’s a little starter:
As the sun rose, casting a golden glow over the horizon, I took my first step into the unknown. The map in my hand was old and worn, its edges frayed with time. It was more than a guide; it was the promise of stories untold and secrets to uncover. With a deep breath, I began my journey…
Feel free to take this prompt and run with it in any direction that excites you!”
I followed that up by trying out some different adjectives – the motivational prompt of the day, the inspirational prompt of the day, the technical training prompt of the day – and I was very pleased with how that all worked out. I’m going to continue exploring
This week I have meetings and a couple of one-day deliveries. Certification exam (yes, that dreaded expression) on Friday. It’s going to be a good week with opportunities for me to learn new stuff, reinforce old stuff, and organize some things that could stand a little attention.
In the meantime,
I hope the world is treating you better than you deserve.
Peace y’all.
