95 posts · 95 narrated · Jan 2024 – Apr 2024
Eclipses, now called “Eclipsi,” have fascinated humanity for about four and a half billion years, serving as natural spectacles that once inspired myths and later scientific…
The post explains how to build strength and endurance by beginning with just 3‑pound dumbbells for a full hour of continuous work, using rhythmic movements like bicep curls and…
The post argues that modern schooling is largely a rote‑memorization exercise that treats subjects like math as abstract drills rather than creative, hands‑on exploration; it…
The post argues that indoctrination and purposefully manipulating minds are evil acts that lead to war; it claims God was invented to fill people’s problems and that a country is…
Recent reports describe a surge of owl incidents in Michigan, with locals scrambling for protection as these birds allegedly attack people. The author portrays the Michigan owl…
A single‑sentence summary of the article is: “This post argues that light dumbbell work—added to jogging or shuffle dancing—builds muscle more consistently and safely than heavy…
In this whimsical post the author describes how programming—specifically building a sine‑based test harness that struggled to output values between 0.5 and 2—sparked memories of…
Start by lifting three‑pound dumbbells for 15 minutes of continuous movement—walking forward and back while engaging the whole body—and then rest for about ten minutes; repeat…
Author explains how AI can aid in creating text‑adventure games, noting its feedback, analysis, and world‑building abilities. Starting from small rulesets, an AI can permute…
The post contrasts European “cowboys” with their American counterparts, noting that while both share the ranching spirit, Europeans rarely drive cattle or use large trucks—small…
I got my first computer mouse as a gift and quickly fell into the world of cursor events—starting with simple drag‑and‑drop logic (mouseDown → movement → delta calculation) but…
In this post the author argues that jogging with dumbbells—essentially dancing with light weights—is a more effective way to build muscle than traditional aerobic videos from the…
The author presents a visual programming environment that lets users connect “windows” on their desktop with wires to represent data flow, automatically generating code for the…
The post proposes an alternative school model in which students learn by working on real‑world projects—such as generative jewelry design, 3D printing, and AI‑aided book…
A quirky narrator recounts spending months off‑grid in Michigan’s woods, living simply, befriending a forest creature called Friday, and sharing hot‑dog buns while enjoying…
The author argues that bodybuilding is essentially a weighted endurance sport, much like long‑distance jogging, and stresses the importance of starting with very light loads and…
The author argues that true nurturing begins with the right books and good education, which inspire humans to rise, invent, and explore. He claims that many leaders fail because…
The post argues that standardized schooling often falls short of true learning because it relies on fixed curricula rather than personal curiosity; the writer suggests that…
The author argues that modern schooling is a broken system where teachers act more like performers than true educators, draining students’ finances and offering only rote…
The post presents “troublemaking” as an artistic, creative way to enrich life—showing how a simple snack recipe, a walking routine, and YouTube video series can inspire new ideas…
The post celebrates the idea that once you embark on an adventure there is no turning back—the journey moves forward in time, urging continual growth and elevation until you…
Hiking and camping are presented as a simple yet powerful antidote to the overwork‑driven cycle that plagues modern life; by stepping away from the daily grind, one can breathe,…
The post explains how to begin a simple camping experience at home—setting up a small tent in the backyard or even a room, playing nature sounds, and adding comforts like a boom…
After experiencing the routine of school, the author argues that formal education relies on memorization and grades rather than true learning; teachers often perform only for…
Snow falls again over Michigan’s mitten-shaped state, bringing a 60‑degree drop that surprises everyone but leaves the author cheerfully counting winters. The weather brings more…
In the post the author opens with a brief visit to his doctor, comparing his own jogging routine to that of an older marathon runner and noting how heavy lifting feels like a…
Walking and hiking are presented as the foundational workouts for anyone seeking to shape or transform their body, with optional light dumbbell exercises added only if one aims…
Start your fitness journey by walking—first at the gym, then in parks or state trails—to train your whole body, especially back and endurance. Once you’re comfortable, add light…
The post recounts a bewildering stretch of Michigan weather that has seen multiple winters, springs, and finally the first true summer day, all within just a few months. The…
The post explains how to lift with your back by moving gently, shifting weight from one foot to the other like a dancer, using light dumbbells and music to create a “dance…
Listening to narrated books by the world’s clearest thinkers gives you a balanced, well‑balanced view of life—a “broad” genius that lets you see the big picture—while your own…
Endurance training is presented as a method for beginners to build full‑body stamina by moving from simple walking to power‑walking with light dumbbells, then incorporating basic…
The author describes a workout that combines continuous 1980s-style aerobic dance with progressively heavier dumbbells, arguing that this style mirrors how joggers…
In this post the author argues that a visual‑programming language can be cleanly engineered by treating its artifacts as a “virtual file system” rather than as ordinary data…
In the early 1990s I was hunting for interesting TV shows on my limited local channels, stumbling across both official and bootleg stations from German, British, and Czech…
I dropped out of my high school after encountering bad adults, but was picked up by an adult education program where the principal welcomed me warmly. I found myself busy and…
I’ve built a compact, custom‑OOP style program that lets me visualize and generate code from diagrams—integrating with code editors and even external sites—and now I’m expanding…
The post outlines a simple standing dumbbell routine that mixes lateral raises, curls and overhead presses into short intervals of work and rest, using an interval timer to…
The post argues that many people fall into a routine‑driven slump where loneliness, stress and overwork dull their minds, making them feel unintelligent even though they’re…
Bodybuilding parallels jogging in that both require endurance, but the key difference is that a bodybuilder steadily increases load while a jogger repeats the same distance each…
I write about my favorite program, WikiWiki, which works in view and edit modes and even auto‑creates new articles when they’re missing. I then describe visual programming as a…
The post argues that the usual quick‑lift routine takes forever to build muscle, and that successful bodybuilders rely on a long, steady endurance approach rather than short…
Walking the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails—together with listening to audiobooks of biographies, philosophy, science, and adventure—is presented as an…
The post argues that the best way to become a proficient programmer is to start with a simple, easy‑to‑read language and stick to it across all layers of development—networking,…
In this post a leader is described as possessing greatness, wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of the world; it argues that being tough on crime must be paired with preventing…
After a brief personal intro, the post outlines how to build simple web or desktop applications with JavaScript/Node.js—using tools like Express, Passport, Puppeteer, Node‑RED,…
The post argues that gym workouts are boring and less effective for weight loss than walking long trails such as the Appalachian, Pacific Crest or Continental Divide Trails,…
The post argues that personal growth is driven by a delicate mechanism—an ancient mythic “adventure” that lifts us up—and that this mechanism can be strengthened or weakened by…
In the first encounter, while in eighth grade he read *Batman* by Craig Shaw Gardner and found joy in ignoring teachers’ chatter; in his second experience, he studied Hamlet and…
Whimsically describing spring in Michigan, the author recounts the arrival of various birds—including ducks, sparrows, crows, pigeons, and geese—along with skunks and squirrels,…
Computer programming is presented as an accessible human-made tool that begins as a language to control computers and evolves into a creative medium akin to a painter’s brush,…
The post explains that beginners should start with very light dumbbells (around 3–5 lb per hand), performing continuous work for an hour or more before adding rest, and gradually…
In this post the author likens gym training to high school, urging self‑directed learning and gradual complexity: start from the center—humble beginnings—and spiral outward by…
The post argues that modern programming languages often leave developers scrambling—dynamic code generation creates tangled “spaghetti” flows while static code can still be…
In the early spring described in the post, the narrator recounts feeling cold and amused by groundhogs’ weather predictions, enjoying a few pleasant days before snow and wind…
Talk to your gym trainer for guidance and explain your plan, focusing on building endurance first before muscle. Start with 45‑minute workouts (25 minutes works too), using an…
The post explains that a good workout is continuous from start to finish—like a jog—and focuses on fat loss, flexibility, and overall health rather than just muscle size. It…
The author proposes a simple model for understanding humanity based on the concept of indoctrination—both external and self‑induced—and argues that most social phenomena…
On a crisp Monday morning I left early for a four‑hour drive to Nordhouse, listening to music along the way. After arriving in Ludington at 6 AM, I stocked up and headed to the…
I recount my early solo hiking adventures, beginning as a child who packed simple supplies like sweet cherry juice and various snacks, along with an assortment of knives—folding,…
Parents are encouraged to equip their children with powerful computers and AI tools such as LLaMA and Stable Diffusion, arguing that modern gaming rigs can serve as learning…
The post encourages readers to abandon the “shortcut” approach that relies on quick, easy routines and instead adopt a challenge‑seeking mindset—starting with small weights or…
The post argues that conventional schooling has become formulaic and depleting, leaving students to learn on their own; it praises self‑education driven by passion rather than…
In this whimsical post, the author reflects on how a trail guide can help us reconnect with nature and ourselves by simplifying hiking and camping tasks. They describe the…
The author compares gym workouts to outdoor exercise, noting that gyms often feel cramped and poorly equipped, with limited dumbbells spaced too far apart; he stresses the need…
Learn JavaScript and use it within a visual programming environment like Node‑RED, which combines the flexibility of JavaScript with drag‑and‑drop node wiring so you can…
A whimsical post follows a curious kitten who asks a stream of questions about life, human nature, culture, politics, religion, AI, and education, suggesting that humans walk…
With 45 days until spring, this post encourages making 2024 the year of bicycling by highlighting the adventure and freedom it offers. The author notes that bicycle trails are…
This post is an informal guide to the joys and practicalities of camping and hiking, illustrating how stepping away from everyday life can relieve stress and foster personal…
This post is a motivational guide encouraging readers to adopt walking, hiking, biking, and dance-based workouts as their primary fitness routine. It emphasizes starting…
After dancing on a rubber floor in foam shoes, I’m exhausted and want to lower the shoe‑floor friction by altering my sole. I plan to attach punched vinyl place‑mats to the shoe…
The post explains how gradually extending daily jogging sessions builds endurance, enabling you to run multiple consecutive marathons or even ultra‑marathons; by steadily…
The author identifies two common pitfalls in programming: over‑structuring that yields bloated “blobs” and neglecting proven design patterns. He proposes a simple remedy—pick one…
The post argues that the key to effective training is a well‑balanced duration: about two hours of exercise builds muscle, while longer sessions shift the body toward fat…
The post describes a “Feline workout” program that combines dumbbell exercises (couch scratch and dough knead) with tail‑wearing dancers, noting the need for rubber gym floors…
The post poetically contrasts reality’s unyielding “brick‑wall” nature with the possibility of personal growth and perseverance, urging readers to rise above immaturity, embrace…
Camping is presented as the perfect gateway to hiking, offering a simple way to escape city life and reconnect with nature; it encourages choosing safe sites—away from flash…
Cats in this whimsical post are portrayed as clever, almost superhuman beings who quietly orchestrate everything behind the scenes of our digital lives: they supposedly…
A playful poem narrates a curious little kitten’s adventures across its surroundings, describing how each sight, sound, and movement sparks new knowledge in its mind. As it…
The post stresses that exercising—whether jogging, dancing, or lifting dumbbells—is a continuous process; instead of stopping, you should adjust intensity or switch activities…
The post celebrates dance as an ancient, effective way to lose weight and stay fit—emphasizing that consistent, energetic dancing every day can turn anyone into an athlete, while…
My workout breakthrough came from turning a simple one‑hour session into an extended, music‑driven routine: I started dancing with light dumbbells (about 8–10 lbs) while…
Endurance—defined as the ability to jog without stopping or gasping for air, and even to chat or dance while running—is key to effective workouts; it’s often mistaken for…
At the core of visual programming are simple nodes with input and output ports that you connect by drawing lines—just as in a spreadsheet but with explicit links rather than…
This whimsical guide explains how hikers can effectively deter bears by combining proper timing, sound cues, and body language with bear spray. It stresses that carrying spray is…
Choose your own adventure and enjoy its simple four elements—walking, listening to narrated books, sleeping in the woods, and roasting sausages—and you’ll reap a host of…
The post argues that progress comes from actively designing and testing ideas rather than merely measuring inputs and outputs; as new insights arise—whether in economics, wage…
The post argues that traditional schooling relies too heavily on memorization and theatrical teaching rather than true learning; teachers often perform more for showmanship than…
The post reflects on life’s stages—aging and growing up—and how they are shaped by bullying, migration to America, and personal experiences with dance and music. It argues that…
This whimsical post celebrates the Michigan goose, portraying it as a hardy, wise bird that thrives in winter, loves hearty foods like beer, potatoes, and steak, and is always…
Generative art has advanced but still relies on programmers to orchestrate it; while AI can remix and create content, you must issue separate requests for each task, otherwise…
I’ve been busy building a “Zoomable” visual programming language that lets users drill down for details, but the project has become challenging enough to make me feel exhausted…
The poem opens with the speaker’s delight at spotting a lone bird flying in wet, cold morning air, then muses on the bird’s rare intelligence and its perception of humans—seeing…
The post is a personal guide for preparing to hit the gym and turning workouts into an enjoyable routine. It stresses that the gym feels like a second life and encourages…
The post reflects on personal development, emphasizing that our direction is upward growth through learning from books, peers, experiences, and adventures. It highlights how…