Rachel Lapidow

Wait, so if "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" is true, what does that mean about Reno?

Ooh, fancy!

That's a bummer, I know what it is like to want to get a pet but be unable to for logistical reasons.

Such good boys and girls!

She sounds awesome! What I like about the show is that unlike some sitcoms where you realize the characters are all kind of jerks, Geraldine is a really good person who wants to improve the lives of her congregants.

Me too! I was rewatching some episodes last night and while a lot of the political references are lost on me, I enjoy the show's writing and plots.

YouTube video by Jeremy Parish | Video Works Backtrack to the bookstore: Metroidvania: The First Decade | Metroidvania Works Special

Last night, I watched the latest YouTube video by @jparish.bsky.social about his book Metroidvania: The First Decade. I wasn't expecting him to mention me and the cover artist in the video!

It's amazing when authors shout out those who helped their book come to life. youtu.be/7My3pi-MEO8?...

Me too! I think Terry Pratchett said something similar about English mugging other languages in dark alleyways for interesting nouns and whatnot.

Vicar: I've got a feeling it was the Sermon on the Mount!

David (skeptical): Sorry, Jesus did not tell rich people to give all their money away.

Vicar: I think you'll find he did, actually.

[loud audience laughter]

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Have to quote The Vicar of Dibley, mainly for @william-in-nv.bsky.social's benefit

David Horton: I will not be undermined by a left-wing priest spreading hard-core Marxism in my constituency.

Vicar: I see.

David: What was that socialist tract you were spouting from the pulpit last week?

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Probably. It's still weird though. English is a weird language.

What?! That's so strange those terms are treated differently.

If you need an editor for your sci-fi, fantasy, or horror project, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better editor than Raquel!

Going from OpenAI to Anthropic is like going from Marlboro to Camel.

Thank you so much! I had a lot of fun working on your book and getting to learn more about games that I remember playing back in the '90s.

You have a real knack for writing about video games in a way that is both entertaining and enlightening. And you have a good sense of humor to boot.

This is worth mentioning to your friends who traded their ChatGPT for Claude subscriptions - Claude helped kill all of those little girls at school in Iran. Anthropic isn’t ethical AI.

For a lot of folks, they now get to babysit the AI and fix all the many, many mistakes it makes. Often these employees would rather do the work themselves as it would be better and quicker, but their bosses force them to use AI.

I like writing pieces about editing and find that doing so helps me better understand what my clients are going through. Like having to deal with writer's block or not being able to come up with a good opening.

I like this analogy.

Sending good vibes your way, Chelle.

You are doing the right thing. And I'm sure you'll give food to the rest of the cats later on, and they'll all be just fine.

Regardless of your actual job title, you'll always be Mayor of Bluesky to me.

That's good advice. I really do miss having cats, and would love to have a bonded pair of sisters.

If and when we get our own cats, I'm worried about dealing with teeth brushing, as most cats seem to dislike the process. It's bad enough to just clip their nails sometimes!

Cords are very chewable, in his defense.

He sounds like he was a real character, and a cat who had good human intelligence (in getting humans to do his bidding).

I've been making use of my IceBugs, which are boots with built-in spikes in the soles. As you say, they are very slippery on tiled floors, so I can't wear them if I'm going into a store.

Yeah, waiting a bit before responding really helps me be calmer in my response. But it can be hard to wait.

I've grown up with a few cats, and some of them have been less graceful and less intellectually blessed than others. But that never made them any less lovable or good.

The sidewalks here are an obstacle course of puddles, ice, and slush. I just want to be able to take a walk without worrying about slipping!