Perpetual Learning
Hey everyone! Anya here. You know, when I’m not covered in paint or dreaming up new prints for my shop, I love experimenting in the kitchen. As an artist, I’m always looking for creative shortcuts and ways to simplify processes, and that definitely extends to my cooking. Lately, I’ve been fascinated with air fryers. They’re … Read more
It’s happened to the best of us. You’re all set for a delicious meal, only to discover a slight… hiccup. That was my morning today. My wife, bless her heart, was preparing a Mississippi roast for dinner, a dish that usually fills our home with a comforting aroma. She set it in the slow cooker, … Read more
Hey everyone! Anya here. Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz about Google’s AI Overviews and how they might change how people find things online. As someone who runs a small Etsy shop selling my art, I’ve been paying close attention. It’s kind of like when a new tool comes into the art studio – … Read more
You know, as an artist, I’m always looking for inspiration. Sometimes it comes from a walk through the park, other times from a new paint color. But lately, I’ve been finding it in unexpected places, like the menu at a fast-food restaurant! Recently, Wendy’s dropped a new meal, and the buzz around it got me … Read more
Life can feel like a constant juggle, right? Between creating art, paying bills, and just trying to keep up, it’s easy to feel like genuine moments of joy are reserved for big vacations or fancy purchases. But lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how small, affordable things can bring a disproportionate amount of happiness. … Read more
As the summer sun ripens our gardens, I find myself thinking about how to best enjoy this bounty long after the growing season ends. For me, that means turning to time-honored methods like canning and pickling. It’s a rewarding way to extend the freshness and flavor of seasonal produce, connecting us more deeply to our … Read more
It’s August 4th, 2025, and the world of work is buzzing with new technologies. One of the latest shifts is the use of AI in job interviews. Companies are implementing AI-powered systems to screen candidates, conduct initial interviews, and even assess personality traits. The idea is efficiency – faster hiring, reduced bias, and cost savings. … Read more
Hey everyone! So, I was reading this article about electric vehicles (EVs) leading in several car categories in California. Pretty cool, right? It got me thinking, not just about cars, but about how shifts in technology and what people want can really change things up. It reminded me a lot of what we, as artists, … Read more
As a gardener, I’m always thinking about water – how to conserve it, how to use it efficiently, and how to manage it so it doesn’t cause problems. This often means looking beyond my garden beds and considering the rest of my property, especially my driveway. Driveways, particularly in suburban areas like mine, can be … Read more
It feels like just yesterday that the artificial intelligence landscape was buzzing about a paper called “Attention Is All You Need.” Published in 2017, it introduced the Transformer architecture, a concept that fundamentally shifted how we approach natural language processing and, by extension, much of the AI we interact with today. Before the Transformer, AI … Read more