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Wood Water Rocks Fire
Writing science fiction makes it easier to appreciate our planet. Tell a story about another planet and challenge assumptions. While visiting with a friend at a coffeeshop we were surrounded by things that humans built. We ate and drank things … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, fire, Firewatcher, frugal, rocks, sci-fi, science fiction, scifi, society, water, writing
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New AI Insights So Soon 042223
Writing about AI again? I wrote about it a few weeks ago. (Chat GPT And Change) Why write about it again so soon? Things are developing that quickly. I follow lots of topics. AI is one of them. AI, now, … Continue reading
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Tagged artificial intelligence, Chat GPT, digital singularity, Firewatcher, photography, Twelve Months, writing
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My Economic Development
I haven’t felt so relieved in years. The check cleared the bank. A steady income? Nice to see you, again. Life isn’t all about money, but when you’re frugal by necessity rather than choice, it does matter. My first paycheck … Continue reading
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Tagged ALAYCPYB, Dream. Invest. Live., Economic Development Council, EDC, Firewatcher, frugal, frugality, Gig Economy, health, health care, health insurance, HELOC, Island County, Jeep, mortgage modification, personal finance, photography, sci-fi, Social Security, Walking Thinking Drinking Across Scotland, Whidbey Island
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Chat GPT And Change
OK. Where did I put my notes? I rarely write from them, but an idea came to mind. Maybe if an AI was organizing my life I wouldn’t have to scramble to find those notes. – Found them. A yellow … Continue reading
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Tagged AI, community, Dan Simmons, digital singularity, Firewatcher, frugal, frugality, minimalism, personal finance, preparedness, Ray Kurzweil
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SciFi Collaboration
Earlier this week I gave a presentation at a local library (Freeland Library, part of Sno-Isle Libraries) about writing science fiction, and then collaborating for sequels based on my book, Firewatcher. This post is about that possibility of collaborating with … Continue reading
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Tagged author, Cascadia, Firewatcher, Freeland, frugality, Island Arts Council, Puget Sound, Salish Sea, science fiction, scifi, Sno-Isle, Whidbey, writing
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Why Meet The Author
Meet the author? Hey, that’s me on the poster. Freeland Library is holding a ‘meet the author event’ and this time the author is me. Why meet me? That’s a straight line that branches into so many jokes that I’ll … Continue reading
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Tagged arts, collaborations, Firewatcher, Public Speaking, Rob Schouten, science fiction, self publishing, talks, Whidbey Island, writing
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2040-ish
It is funny how things happen. Actually, we need a new phrase because a coincidence of topics recently arrived that I find thoughtful, but not funny. My sci-fi novel, Firewatcher, is set at least a couple of decades from now. … Continue reading
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Tagged artificial intelligence, assumptions, digital singularity, Dream. Invest. Live., Earth Overshoot Day, economy, finance, Firewatcher, government, investing, mortgage, MVIS, overpopulation, personal finance, Pretending Not To Panic, stocks, sustainability, wealth
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Stepping Towards Re-Retirement
Post-publishing note: As of November 1, 2022 I am no longer a real estate broker. My real estate sites temporarily lead here. At least temporarily, those sites will be for sale: WhidbeyRealtor.com WhidbeyRealtor.net MyWhidbeyRealtor.com MyWhidbeyRealtor.net . This post describes why … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycling, dancing, Firewatcher, frugal, health care, healthcare, hiking, Mental Health, real estate, real estate broker, reretirement, Retirement, screenplay, screenwriting, skiing, snowshoeing, Whidbey Island
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Almost A Week Off
Shh. I slept in. And then I did it again. It almost felt like the first time I retired. This year I’ve finished three books. I’ve also given presentations, helped people with their ideas and businesses, and basically been an … Continue reading
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Tagged American Dream, apocaloptimist, author, Clarity Break, consulting, Dream. Invest. Live., Dugualla Bay, Firewatcher, Fort Ebey, frugal, frugality, housing, Kettle Pot Cup, net worth, personal finance, photography, science fiction, tea, Twelve Month series, Twelve Months, wealth, Whidbey, writing
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