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    Finished reading: The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig 📚

    This is your basic ghost/haunted house story, but it’s really good and I enjoyed the characters.

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    Finished reading: Never Flinch by Stephen King 📚

    I really enjoyed this one. Constant readers who enjoyed Rose matter, Insomnia, Jerald’s Game, Delores claiborne and assorted short stories with strong women characters will like this one.

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    I took the Meta smartglasses to Disney’s Animal Kingdom last week. Aside from asking for detailed descriptions of scenes several times, I decided to try my hand at taking pics. Here’s a collage of the top 5.

    A vertical collage of five safari scenes. From top to bottom: a turquoise lagoon with flamingos and a baobab tree in the background; a giraffe grazing beside a curving dirt path under a blue sky; a view from a safari vehicle showing giraffes and wildebeest across a wide savannah; an island of flamingos surrounded by palm trees reflecting in calm water; and a close-up of two elephants framed by the open side of a safari vehicle.
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    After 5 days of running in circles and hard work to get out of those circles, I can now show off the next chapter in my life.

    Control Alt Access: People first, System Second.

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    The last few days have been a whirlwind of setting up the new website and filing the paperwork to start my new company–Control Alt Access LLC. Watch this space for more details.

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    After 10 years, I’ve been layed off. I knew it was a bad idea to take medical leave, but it couldn’t be helped…

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    So after my GPT experience yesterday, I looked into their pro plan to get more live video time–it’s $200 a month–no way! I finally broke down and bought Meta Glasses. I want that live video feature available to me–always.

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    This is the video of me using ChatGPT to find a Monster energy drink at 7-Eleven. It didn’t upload yesterday.

    A black circle is centered on a white background, with text below saying Made with ChatGPT chatgpt.com/voice".

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    I discovered ChatGPT’s new live video feature. I tried to use it to find a Monster energy drink at 7-eleven. Thought I’d found it, only to discovered I’d actually grabbed a dark beer. Wound up accidentally inebriated at work.

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    The adaptive services director at Florida Gulf Coast University and I used to joke about this one. FTR, we both think it’s awesome.

    A 3D-style photo-realistic image shows Changeling, wearing a pink polo shirt and blue jeans, walking with a capuchin monkey acting as a guide animal on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University. The monkey is wearing a brown harness with a yellow sign that reads: “Please Don’t Pet Me. I’m working.” Changeling is holding the harness handle and walking with a calm expression. They are positioned on a paved walkway directly in front of the Lutgert College of Business building, which is recognizable by its cream-colored facade, teal roof, and the Florida Gulf Coast University logo above the entrance. Palm trees and manicured grass line the background. At the bottom of the image is the caption: “ME AND MY GUIDE MONKEY.”
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    Fulfilling a fantasy with this one–Me and My Guide dragon.

    <img src=“https://starshipchangeling.net/uploads/2025/85c78c40-f917-4497-9809-4384266958ab.jpeg" width=“400” height=“600” alt=“A cartoon-style digital illustration shows Changeling, wearing a pink polo shirt, walking through a lively amusement park while holding the harness handle of a green dragon. The dragon has orange wing flaps and is wearing a brown guide harness with a yellow sign that reads: “Please Don’t Pet Me. I’m working.” The park is filled with people, and attractions like a carousel, a roller coaster, and a Ferris wheel are visible in the background. At the bottom of the image is the caption: “ME AND MY GUIDE DRAGON.”">

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    I decided to revisit one of my original designs. I was able to unify the action more and the text is part of the picture.

    A cartoon-style illustration shows Changeling, a green winged creature with a horse-like body, flying through a starry night sky under a glowing full moon. Riding on Changeling’s back are Princess Ashley, wearing a red and gold cheerleader-style dress with a tiara, and Alex the Cat, a white cat with black spots and a green collar. Below them on a road, a pitbull wearing goggles rides a glowing green motorcycle, a monkey grins while skating on a skateboard, and a serious-looking white rabbit drives a silver BMW-like car. The yellow text “NAVIGATING LIFE AMONG HUMANS” is prominently displayed next to the action, and the spiral crest signature with stylized dragon wings is placed beneath the text.
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    A three-panel black-and-white comic strip. Panel 1 : A man in a button-down shirt casts a fishing line with intense focus. The line arcs toward a large globe next to him. The caption above reads, “He slang it forth…” Panel 2 : The fishing line continues looping around the Earth with motion lines emphasizing its swift travel. Panel 3 : The man looks surprised and mildly concerned as the hook of the fishing line snags the back of his shirt collar. The caption below reads, “And found themself.”

    A three-panel black-and-white comic strip.&10;Panel 1 : A man in a button-down shirt casts a fishing line with intense focus. The line arcs toward a large globe next to him. The caption above reads, “He slang it forth…” Panel 2 : The fishing line continues looping around the Earth with motion lines emphasizing its swift travel. Panel 3 : The man looks surprised and mildly concerned as the hook of the fishing line snags the back of his shirt collar. The caption below reads, “And found themself.”
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    It was my first participation in an art show, and it was absolutely lovely to have over 3 years of effort validated. Not only were people interested in the process, they didn’t seem to mind that I use AI at all.See Something, Say Something and other pieces at the Sarasota Art Museum until May 31.

    Changeling, wearing a purple polo and grey pants, stands next to a display case in the museum. See Something, Say Something is in the bottom right of the case. The rest of the display has other art.
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    TESTING…

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    📅 COME SEE ME ON APRIL 30 FROM 4:30-6:00 ATT HE SARASOTA ART MUSEUM’S COMMUNITY GALLERY GRAND OPENING. I GOT ONE OF MY PIECES IN THE EXHIBIT.

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    Test.

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    Changeling and Alex rob a bank.

    A four-panel comic strip titled “Changeling and Alex Rob a Bank.” The comic is drawn in a colorful, cartoonish style. Panel 1: Changeling, a green humanoid with wings, stands beside Alex, a white cat with black spots and a green collar with a bell. They are both facing a raccoon in a trench coat and wide-brimmed hat. They are standing outdoors, possibly near the side of a building.&10; • Changeling says to the raccoon: “Sure. I’ve never helped someone rob a bank before!” • Alex adds, looking slyly at the raccoon: “You’ll never live to regret it.” Panel 2: Inside a vault room. The raccoon is now trapped behind thick vault bars, looking surprised and dismayed. Alex stands confidently outside the vault, smirking.&10; • Alex says: “Gee. I hope getting locked in the vault like that doesn’t spoil your plans to become a criminal mastermind.” Panel 3: Inside the bank lobby. Several customers and employees are bound to chairs with rope and gagged with cloths. Changeling stands in front of them holding a small notebook and smiling, as if leading a recital.&10; • Changeling says: “Let’s make sure I did this right. Repeat after me: Mary had a little lamb, whose fleece was white as snow.” • Above the gagged people are muffled speech bubbles like: “Mmmph hmmm mm mmm mm,” showing the gags are working. Panel 4: In a cozy apartment. Changeling and Alex sit on a couch watching TV. The screen shows a news broadcast featuring a cartoon image of the raccoon in a “wanted” frame with the headline “Bank Heist Bandit Strikes Again.”&10; • Alex says: “They really are playing out this masked bandit thing.” • Changeling responds: “Didn’t they realize he was a raccoon?”
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    Changeling and Alex presen!… The Basics of Blindness!

    A four-panel comic strip titled “Changeling and Alex Present… The Basics of Blindness.”&10;Panel 1: At the top, bold text reads: Changeling and Alex Present… The Basics of Blindness. Changeling, a green, winged humanoid with yellow eyes, waves cheerfully beside Alex, a white cat with black spots, a green collar, and yellow eyes. Both characters smile at the viewer. Panel 2: Changeling gestures toward a chart labeled with simple icons representing different kinds of blindness. A speech bubble from Changeling says: “Blindness isn’t always total darkness. Some people see light, shapes, or have blurry or tunnel vision.” Alex sits nearby, attentively watching. Panel 3: Alex is pawing at a white cane while looking curious. Changeling stands beside them and says: “Some blind folks use canes or guide dogs, and some don’t!” Panel 4: Changeling and Alex stand together facing forward. Changeling smiles and says: “The best way to know what someone needs…” Alex holds up a sign that completes the sentence: “…is to ask!” A starburst background adds a fun, upbeat energy.
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    Happy Easter from Changeling and Alex–a.k.a. Chalex.

    Changeling, dressed as a green bunny with long ears and wings tucked behind them, is caught mid-hop while gleefully scooping up Alex, who appears as a startled white mouse with black spots and a tiny green collar bell. Princess Ashley floats nearby with shimmering fairy wings, a tiara, and a sparkly sash over her cheerleader-style dress. She points a glowing wand at Changeling and sings with an exasperated smile. A ribbon of magical text hovers in the air, reading, “Little Bunny Foo Foo, I don’t know what to do with you. You’re already a goon, there’s nothing I can do.” The forest around them glows with colorful flowers and tall, swirly trees, adding to the whimsical, enchanted atmosphere.
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