"The world is big, and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark." – John Muir. Consistency is something I struggle with. More than a few times, I've written about a topic and said something and then, at some later point, found that I changed my tune. Politics, families, relationships, jobs, and so much else can change on a dime. Sometimes, we must change with … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: Seeing the light
Brenda Kelley Kim
FROM THE DEEP END: It’s about time
"The bad news is time flies. The good news is, you're the pilot." — Michael Altschuler It could be the number of gray, rainy days, but time doesn't seem to be flying for me. Can we please, for the love of all that's holy and good, get on to summer? Or at least a spring that doesn't resemble a Victorian gothic novel, where everyone sits in a dark, chilly house in various … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: It’s about time
FROM THE DEEP END: In other words…
“Slang is a language that rolls up its sleeves, spits on its hands, and goes to work,” — Carl Sandburg As any writer will tell you, words matter, and there are millions of them available. And, if we can't find the right words, we can make some up. Recently, a good friend argued that the word I used was made up. My reply? "All words are made up." I mean, the first … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: In other words…
FROM THE DEEP END: Getting real about artificial intelligence
"The rise of powerful AI will be either the best, or the worst thing, ever to happen to humanity. We do not yet know which." — Professor Stephen Hawking Artificial intelligence. The mere thought of the vast possibilities it offers gives me the willies. I love most technology, and gadgets fascinate me, but when it starts to be about machines mimicking human thought and … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: Getting real about artificial intelligence
FROM THE DEEP END: Adventures in the kitchen
“A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe.” — Thomas Keller While I try not to repeat topics, there's always another adventure when it comes to my efforts to cook. I've talked about comfort food, delegating holiday meals, and my favorite Halloween candy… but wait, there’s more! This past week, I had a few other experiences around food, … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: Adventures in the kitchen