Michael’s Journal

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: No Spoilers My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 stars) Good watch.

A curious little AI companion sits beside a phone and open notebook, as if waiting to explain why it followed you.

Back in August, I got a Tempest Weather Station.

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: FULL SPOILERS The poster for *Blitz* features a woman and a boy surrounded by floating flowers, with a lone child standing below.

Government public information should be published on public infrastructure first, then shared through open feeds to websites, social platforms, apps, and newsletters, ensuring open standards, wider access, and a more informed public.

I have been noticing a couple of disturbing trends this year outside of the AI/LLM bubble.

Nobody clicks your share buttons By Derek Hanson Read original post → I saw this blog post on bubbles.town, and the title caught my attention, so I clicked through to read it.

Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board By Sarah Perez Read original post → I have been holding off on writing about Matt Mullenweg and everything happening around WordPress because I wanted to make sure I wasn't…

Read on thecooldown.com · View original Mastodon post I thought this was interesting when I saw it pop up in my social media feed.

Okay, let me tell you about my day.

Bloggers, can we make better titles for our posts?

I found another independent blogging service in the same general vein as Micro.blog, Scribbles.page, Pike.page and Pagecord.com.

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: FULL SPOILERS In "Silo" (2023), a gripping psychological thriller, a woman unravels deep secrets within a mysterious government facility, spiraling into a maze of power and truth.

Celebrating 60 years of Star Trek with a nostalgic view of the USS Enterprise model, an open book, and a themed drink, blending classic sci-fi adventure with modern fandom.

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: FULL SPOILERS In a galaxy far, far away, The Mandalorian and Grogu embark on a thrilling new adventure filled with danger, loyalty, and the enduring bond of the Force.

TiVo Plans to End Free Automatic Commercial Skipping in November, Tests Paid Premium Replacement Service By Luke Bouma · via Cord Cutters News Read original post → TiVo, there is a name I haven't heard or thought about in a while.

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: FULL SPOILERS In "Slingshot" (2024), two determined men face a cosmic divide, caught between duty and destiny in a high-stakes space thriller.

This has been some week for hardware and appliance problems in my household.

Read on ign.com · View original Mastodon post Here is another example of what I was talking about in a recent blog post TV Isn't What It Used to Be.

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: FULL SPOILERS My Rating: ⭐ (1/5 stars) Not worth watching there were several times I wondered why I was watching this.

Celebrating 10 years of exploration, discovery, and adventure in the vast, ever-expanding universe of No Man's Sky.

Read on ign.com · View original Mastodon post I don't watch this series, though it has interested me.

Celebrating 25 years of blogging with gratitude, reflection, and a sweet slice of success surrounded by creativity and joy.

I saw the title of Antonio’s post the other day on bubbles.town, “I Couldn’t Live Without My Glasses”, and it intrigued me.

Do you ever have a bunch of blog post ideas bouncing around in your head but no idea where to start, what would actually be interesting, or how to flesh them out?

I just wanted to say I saw the news of John C.

A thoughtful couple contemplates the evolving intersection of creativity and technology, symbolized by a brain merging artistic tools with digital circuitry under a spotlight.

Celebrating 100 years of Moody Radio, connecting generations through timeless broadcasts and iconic moments captured in history.

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Me with my glasses for the last time full time pre-surgery.

A man reflects with quiet satisfaction as he reviews positive echo results, surrounded by reminders of gratitude, strength, and progress in a warm, sunlit room.

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: FULL SPOILERS In "Project Hail Mary" (2026), a lone astronaut awakens to an uncertain mission, fighting for humanity's survival amid the vastness of space and the unknown.