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Just finished The Diplomat: Season 2 Intrigue, smart writing, twists and turns, and fabulous interiors and locations. File under political escapism.

Something that's a winner, what ever the outcome, or however bananas & curry poll with the general public.

To do something different for Guy Fawkes night (and as distraction from other events today), This: Here : https://www.beltiblibrary.org/plan-your-visit/makerspace https://www.beltiblibrary.org/plan-your-visit/makerspace/digital-fabrication-station Producing Because EDIT: They have a nice collection of 3D printers . and a Nice soldering station. I particularly appreciate the addition of a kettle as vital equipment.

Anxiety intensifies

RIP Quincy Jones. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/nov/04/quincy-jones-musician-michael-jackson-producer-dies Quincy Jones dead at 91 https://www.npr.org/2024/11/04/834546599/quincy-jones-pop-mastermind-thriller-producer-dies https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/quincy-jones-dead-1234809848/ https://variety.com/2024/music/news/quincy-jones-dead-grammy-winning-producer-1236199322/ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/04/arts/music/quincy-jones-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.XU4.Ubr0.MjGwNghtCKUc&smid=url-share https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjr4n2490r9o

Trending on Reddit, search for "Valencia" Also NPR Spain flooding: Photos show the devastation in Valencia : The Picture Show https://www.npr.org/sections/the-picture-show/2024/10/30/g-s1-30937/valencia-spain-flooding-photos Flood devastation in Valencia, Spain, can be seen from space https://www.npr.org/2024/11/02/nx-s1-5176508/spain-valencia-chiva-flood-map

A warming Turkey Chili 🦃 🌶️

Turkey Chili (🦃 🌶️) For a Chilly Evening.

https://www.capitalaudiofest.com/ Nice icon So, Just a "Normal Tourist Visit", then.

But the power button placement! https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/10/29/apple-stuck-the-mac-mini-power-button-on-the-bottom

Indeed. "When" is doing a lot of heavy lifting for Apple Intelligence, as in "When X becomes available, you will be able to ..." "Small, but fierce"

Is Apple trolling us with the size of their AI Update?

Halloween party nibbles.

RIP Phil Lesh. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/25/arts/music/phil-lesh-dead.html https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/phil-lesh-grateful-dead-dead-1234809976/ Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DBjvWcHPbQB/ And curiously, bought to my attention, by NextDoor https://nextdoor.com/p/H-FFgFBK_S9J?utm_source=share&slp=&share_platform=10&extras=MTc1NzU5Mzk%3D&utm_campaign=1729888536751

Dua Luipa: Tiny Desk Concert. Brat. Or not quite, apparently. https://www.perplexity.ai/search/is-dua-luipa-brat-as-the-kids-dU6aho7vS2qQXs_LWZYdqw#0 Interestingly, adjacent in the algo feed was this. I wasn't sure if they were a real J-Pop band, or just an AI retro-futuristic generated version like this How would I tell? Can you? Are the extensive production credits a clue, or just a by product?

Happy Birthday, Marc. May you day be filled with the items unnecessarily regulated (for a libertarian) by, but not a visit from, the ATF. or as perplexity rephrased it. "Wishing you a day filled with all the joys a libertarian loves, minus any visits from the ATF." "May your birthday be packed with everything a libertarian cherishes, without an ATF interruption." "Here's to a birthday full of libertarian delights, free from any ATF appearances."

A different Kitchen / Energy Source / setup, but Banana and organic Mango Chutney worthy results. Chloe, is unimpressed.

Cat / House Sitting for a friend from Joannes Book Club, so an old favo(u)rite, on new / different kit. Cooking on Gas! It seems to have turned out satisfactorily. For the cat curious, the pussy in question, Chloe.

Happy Birthday, Dusty/Peter !

"Nice" Fish Taco's, Pork Belly, and Shrimp Taco(s).

Last Night's Dessert (Toasted pound cake, chocolate chip ice cream, strawberries)

Happy Belated Birthday!, Peter.

Cometless Deck Thai Curry.

The Alpha Rhythm Kings are putting on a three set finale for this year's Sonoma Plaza Music in Place Concert series. They have the dancers on their feet. And they swing. Also, unexpected Aerosmith and ZZ Top covers. True story. Studio: Live: