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Terrifying a Writer
Posts
10/4/26

These two things terrify a writer.

Star Party
Posts
5/4/25

Here’s my astrophotography “pedestal” set up late yesterday afternoon for the Phoenix Astronomical Society¹ monthly “star party.”

International Politics
Posts
3/30/25

International politics are like chess with two boards and you can’t see the other player’s board.

Focal Length Lesson
Posts
3/2/25

Where you put the camera is critical.

Layers and Compartments
Posts
2/24/25

Artificial Intelligence is built from hundreds of layers of software and massive amounts of data.

Astrophotography Begins
Posts
2/17/25

I’m starting a new hobby, astrophotography.

Early Flat5
Posts
10/29/24

This website started in 2001. There’s a ‘wayback’ version if you are interested.

AI Assisted Story Design
Posts
10/26/24

Can AI be used to assist in designing a story?

Mormons in Space
Posts
8/3/24

Work in progress - Mormons in Space

Marvel at the Wonder
Posts
6/10/24

It’s not for us to understand. Just experience it.