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Afternoon Snack

Phat Luv @ https://www.agriculturalinstitute.org/events/june-san-rafael-summer-market

Just as well we've got master diplomatist backed up by a crack team of seasoned experts to calm things down. Oh. Wait.

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Veggie Curry and Fixin's

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if you want a sarcastic passive aggressive summary of the the changes the first 6 minutes of this may fit the bill

Pulp you say? And arguably its greatest cover?

So a Scottish Turducken? And to think you could have had Bacon and Whisky as well. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balmoral_chicken

"AI" sorry "Apple Intelligence" count over / under ? Ironic , given their recent paper on the limits of LLM's / AI https://machinelearning.apple.com/research/illusion-of-thinking TLDR https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/682693/apples-new-research-paper-says-ai-reasoning-isnt-all-its-cracked-up-to-be Ask AI to summarize paper on AI?, sure! https://www.perplexity.ai/search/summarize-the-following-articl-TFncTlcfTKSKzr_O59OjNQ#0

Back in Novato to see aja vu and their commendable version of Steely Dan Then they bought out the horn section for a few Chicago numbers And threw in a horn solo and drum solo for good measure. A fun time with all the hits.

The 80's are now in full effect with Tainted Love.

The Banjo powered jam band energy of New Monsoon. And a choc-ice.

How Y'All Doin' Novato? Wreckless Strangers @ https://www.novatochamber.com/2025-art-wine-music/

Chocolate Tifin and Nice Cup of Tea with the Brits.

Today ... https://bonair.com/brits/ Lucas electrics has no power here, so here are a few of those that made it.

Pan Seared Halibut, Lemon Rice, minted peas, lemon / dill / yoghurt dressing.

It's impressive. Art is subjective. This piece, especially. https://sfstandard.com/2025/04/20/naked-lady-sculpture-sf/ https://sfstandard.com/2025/04/20/naked-lady-sculpture-sf/

Took a Boat To The City Saw some controversial art. SF prices? Walked to a tech conference, where the zeitgeist is not just AI, but agentic AI. With phat/sick beats. And the expected A/V kit. Had a tech demo from a CEO, as one does. No need to be alarmed, citizen. Your timer starts now ... The conference ended with a nerd get together ( Code Block Party) Then some San Franciso Street Life And a First Thursday Gathering with one of many Waymos. Then back past the art, In time to catch the Last Ferry back a busy, but enjoyable day

Corporate Marketing Budget Depletion by eating in San Francisco today. There was quite the selection. But choose wisely! I think I did. But a reminder to always read the small print to avoid failure of expectations. A neighbor at my table thought they were getting a Bacon Cheeseburger, But instead got a "Bacon" Cheeseburger. Plant based Bacon sounds like an oxymoron, and was described as "an abomination". Avoid. However, later that day there were cheese truffle fries. Not bad. Where's the duck fat, though?

Another take on recent events

In case you were wondering (I was, initially) ELI5: TLDR: https://www.twz.com/air/russia-covering-its-aircraft-in-tires-is-about-befuddling-image-matching-seekers-u-s-military-confirms