If anyone ever figures out how to weaponize cat fur, I'm in trouble. I just removed the battery from my laptop to do a hard reset and I found more fur than I'd prefer to admit.
Am sitting in my chiropractor's office and I hear this weird sound that after figuring out what it is, I realize that I haven't heard this sound in *years*. A copier is printing many pages. On paper. That thwump, chikka, thwump sound is so calm despite the deadline stress I remember from years ago.
The National Eating Disorders Association laid off its entire helpline staff, 2 weeks after workers voted to form a union. Workers were replaced by an AI chatbot named Tessa, which didn't work. Instead of rehiring, NEDA shut down the helpline. AI union busting is here. From Elizabeth Meisenzahl:
Artificial Intelligence Emerges as a Union-Buster
How one employer used AI against workers even when the technology fell short
prospect.org
I got outside of the house today; I feel so accomplished. This ranch normally has a bunch of horses, but today I saw only one.
Took myself away to a spa for a couple nights to chill out. Best decision I ever made. My boy kitty Griffin disagreed, based on the poops he left on the rug upon my return. Everything is a communication. 🤣
Books for Maui is a book-related fundraiser for the people recovering from the catastrophic Maui fires. Lots of amazing items on offer. I have an Ask Me Anything up for grabs. More info here: https://www.32auctions.com/BooksforMaui
Forget about becoming the person you want to be: successful, lauded, confident, assertive, talented, rewarded, etc. Instead, work on being the kind of person you actually like to *be with:* kind, thoughtful, generous, easy-going, joyful.
David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈@whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 3y agoFriends, I need some advice. Not about anything in particular. Just give me some advice that helped you deal with anything. No problem too small.