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My statement on AI

17 August 2026

I don’t use it for writing and I don’t have to prove that to anyone. That’s it; that’s my statement. AI is supposed to mean artificial intelligence, but that’s an oxymoron. If it’s artificial, it doesn’t have intelligence, even if the technology companies would have you believe otherwise. They are developing that sort of software […]

A new quilt sample

6 August 2026

I’ve always liked wonky and personally meaningful things. I add only plants I like to my garden, in the places I want them, whether that’s practical or not. I play with words to express my thoughts. I work with fabrics and techniques in whatever way I enjoy, including creating irregular shapes and different stitches. It’s […]

To fill the gaps

2 August 2026

The neighbour who lives behind us has cut down his photinia hedge along our dividing fence. It was about two metres higher than the top of the fence and provided privacy to both our back yards. He didn’t merely trim it, like he has done in previous years, but he cut it nearly to ground […]

My creative space

27 June 2026

I’m sitting in the room where I create. I fashion imaginary worlds here with my writing. Or I hand-stitch and knit, while allowing my mind to accept whatever floats through it. Occasionally, I will stop creating with my hands to write a note or two; ideas for further development or thoughts to follow up. I […]

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