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The Day of Infamy

The United States entry into WWII started 82 years ago today with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

Happy Birthday Rightie

My right bionic hip has been in continuous service for 11 years; my older left bionic hip has been in continuous service for 14+ years They are still aging gracefully.

A Conversation

A conversation with ChatGPT, an AI system on 20 August 2023 User: What does WAFWOT mean? ChatGPT: As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, the term WAFWOT does not appear to be a recognized acronym or term in common use. It s possible that this term has emerged or gained relevance after my last Continue reading "A Conversation"

They’re Privy Necessary

Outhouses: The Unsung Heroes of Rural America1 In the era of modern amenities, it is easy to forget a time when indoor plumbing was a luxury. For many rural communities, outhouses or privies, were a common fixture, serving as an essential component of daily life. These simple structures have been around for centuries, providing a Continue reading "They re Privy Necessary"

Man vs. Machine

This linux bash script was generated by an Artificial Intelligence (AI) application called ChatGPT. The script was generated in response to this text: Write a bash script that prompts for the action and service, and then runs the systemctl command using this action/service couplet. It took ChatGTP a minute or so to produce the script. Continue reading "Man vs. Machine"