I’m starting a weekly series where I simply discuss current projects, ideas, and whatever else randomly has my attention.

Local AI/LLM/Whisper

I’ve been toying with local AI stuff. I’m currently using MacWhisper to transcribe long videos and, using that transcription, perform certain actions:

  • Cleanup grammar, spelling, filler words
  • Create long summary
  • Create short summary
  • Create social media content
  • Pull out main points
  • Create a discussion guide

I’ve also been playing with Draw Things. I attempted to install Stable Diffusion directly on my Mac, but I could never get it to fully work. Using different models with Draw Things has been a fun way to experiment.

Shows and Books

My wife and I are wrapping up the Endeavour series (it’s excellent). We’re also big fans of Amazing Race and are well into the most recent season. For the next few months, Braves games are almost daily entertainment (or torture).

I’ve been reading The Saxon Chronicles (aka The Last Kingdom series). It’s fantastic. I’m currently on book 7 of 13. I read on the latest gen Kindle Paperwhite (primarily using Libby).

Chess and Backgammon

I’ve also been playing a lot of chess with the chess.com app and with my kids (physical board). I just ordered the Bobby Fischer Ultimate Set with a mousepad board. People rave about that combo.

I’m a big backgammon fan, but I’ve never owned a nice board/set until recently. I picked up a full leather set on Facebook Marketplace yesterday. I plan to use it to teach my wife and kids.

Recent Posts

ICYMI, you can read about some small Mac utilities/apps I use and a wallet I love.

Dining

I live in South Louisiana. Crawfish is a must.

A man and boy smile near a serving of crawfish