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Fanning the Flames of the NaNoWriMo AI Debate (Odd Socks #20)

One writer taking sides in a bubbling AI dilemma... and more

Sep 10 •

The Velvet's Getting Plushier (Odd Socks #19)

Despite knowing better, a new stationery bag/folio/kit arrived... Odd Socks status/update... and more

Sep 5

July 2024

Switching Rabbit Holes (Odd Socks #18)

Shifting daily notebook system (for the last time?)... the avocation/vocation cautionary tale... and more

Jul 7

May 2024

Japanese Delights (Odd Socks #17)

Kinokuniya and a Japanese marketplace ... channeling the White Rabbit ... and more

May 12

April 2024

Handwriting (Odd Socks #16)

Writing by hand: good for the grey matter ... Chicago Pen Show and mini-vacation ... and more

Apr 26

Eclipse Moments (Odd Socks #15)

Did the eclipse exceed your expectations?... the folly of S.A.B.L.E. ... and more

Apr 10

March 2024

Creativity For The Win (Odd Socks #14)

Recent survey suggests Americans want creativity, not fame, to be their legacy... National Pencil Day is Saturday... and more.

Mar 27

Birthday Play Day (Odd Socks #13)

Road trip to play in the sunshine and visit two fav places, the paradox of geezer coolness, and more.

Mar 13

February 2024

Bedgasm (Odd Socks #12)

That slip-into-bed, ooh-feeling finally has a name... the art of puttering... plus Laughs, Insights

Feb 29

When Is Enough Enough? (Odd Socks #11)

Pondering the balancing of stuff, update on long(er) hiatus than planned, plus the usual Reads, Laughs, and Insights ...

Feb 16

December 2023

Dilemma & Getaway (Odd Socks #10)

Resolving (?) a long-term nagging issue, another year-end getaway at a surprising find, plus the usual Reads, Laughs, and Insights ...

Dec 20, 2023

November 2023

Hiatus (Odd Socks #9)

Hiatus for December, a new read with a quirky Swedish detective, plus double Laughs and Insights sections

Nov 29, 2023

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