some new news... well old, but not like ancient

so then http://www.spektrumcreations.com is now back and online... there are some older songs, some not so old songs, some covers of other peoples songs and room for new songs and material from Chris Johnson, New Media Artisan.

So what?

well, I guess I

could write a

bit about just

what has been

going on with

me and keep

it at that...  ok

that is all... 

Just wondering...

What kind of game would you like to play if you could.  I'm thinking of working on a game and building it in 3d using physics and all the bells and whistles using an ide called Unity 5.

What I like about this is that it looks as if I can build a standalone game from the preconfigured packages, models and other objects, such as reusable code snippets...

I've only just begun poking at the program but I like what it seems to offer...

Hopefully I'll be able to find it useful.

l8r...

French Snicole Fritz

The time has come when I can simply write what I want to write just by speaking. I love it. However instead of rambling which is about all I can do right now, I'll just refrain. But there is more to come.  count on it

Windows 10 isn't it?

So today I started working with windows and version ten is going to be a huge success if the novelty of speech recognition can get past the speedbump in development.  Granted I live over a trafficway and it makes it hard to hear sometimes.  Sometimes the microphone has no idea what the hell I am talking about.  Now that I really try to wrap my brain around its simple text to speech function and in the reverse for users.  Although I’m struggling somewhat with the pace of speaking so that I am heard and fighting over noise from the street I am quite pleased with the progress of speech recognition and understanding in windows 10.  As a car drives by and another and another I continue to speak and if I talk in short bursts one phrase at the other it seems to work pretty good.

 

I've been waiting for this sort of technology for a very long time.

Windows 10? Because 789...

Yes my first impression is that of a kids joke but in all reality as I use Windows 10 Technical Preview... it's like seven ate what was eight and probably would have been nine... though I don't think anyone wants s to be making that joke I'm sure...

2015, The Year Of The Mega Phablet

2015 is gearing up to be the year of the Phablet. With the different smartphones coming out in the 5" to 6"-ish range, the revolution is officially on. What I hope to see is true computing power in these beasts. I know I'm not the only one either. Just think about your new iPhone 6, 5.5 inch beauty... Now imagine with iOS 8 that it's a hybrid iPhone/iPad version of iOS... Presenting the iPhad... You laugh but in a way I'm not joking...

iphad.com

Check it out...

maybe this is what the hype is all about...

l8r,
chris

Applescript AI Assistant script idea from 2006

I wrote this post back in 2006 and now we have Siri.

http://www.macscripter.net/viewtopic.php?id=17534

Not taking credit for it, just showing how you can influence your surroundings with a good idea...


l8r,
cj

Writing a bit more...

Well. It's been a while huh? I'll punctuate how I want, that's my choice. I sometimes imply the punctuation or gloss over it. But I usually write what I write and mean what I say when I write it. That is one way I've found to prevent massive rewriting in the revision process. It seems to me if I focus on figuring out what I'm going to write before I sit down, I become much more productive because I'm not just writing mindless crap. I am talking about my last post on here.

So, on to other things, well, related things at least. I have three or four stories in mind so, for the foreseeable future I should be busy developing the stories and writing them. I have set up some playlists to accompany the story-line building process. The one that I'm really focused on is "The Retreat". I have another one called "Run" and the third one is developing roughly but I'm trying not to force it. I want "Doobage and Ish" to tell me how to write it. "Echoes of Seville" has been written but needs a new ending or a follow up. I'd be interested in working with someone on that story. It's a little "Rock of Ages" but not too much. It's funny but more of a drama.

So, feeling good and ready to write. I guess that's the theme of this post.

l8r,
Chris

The Retreat, a treatment of sorts...

When I started this I didn't know how it was going to end but now I do and I'm pretty sure I can keep going to begin with I'm not much of an author yes I've written one book but it's been a little while since I've written anything and By the Way punctuation is implied see that's how I roll sure the book company would like me to add punctuation but since I don't really care it's all good later on your find out the things that I'm saying now are actually relevant to the story that you are going to read it's funny actually but enough about time building more about that building a lot of things but interpretation is everything see if there's no punctuation and who's to say what begins or ends. So that was the first run on sentence this is the second. Okay so that wasn't a run on sentence but the first certainly was and this one is also going to be quite a run on sentence before the completely expressed thoughts is conveyed from me to you and keeps going on until it reaches a point at which the run on sentence becomes almost a life source of it's own and independently gained its own will by itself continuing to run on and on and on more about that later or perhaps not either way it really isn't relevant so why do I write it. This story is a story about love and loss it's a story of time travel and is a story about being able to choose your own direction.  It is a heroes journey and don't worry there will be punctuation.

So forget that bit up there...  I was rambling but imagine if you will a stream of realities like on ramps and off ramps of sorts in the super-strings of time-space.  Taking one path leads only the mind to decide how the world is and believing the past is not the past but the future has led to a rewriting of the past to put the creator in league with his one true companion in this spiritual journey.  The follow up to CodeBase by Chris Johnson, me.
L8r,

cj

moist...

Sand... Everywhere, sand and dirt. Humidity is high but it may be a long while before it rains. This could mean trouble if not tragedy for the harvest that I'd hope for. This morning I noticed a bit of dew on a few of the plants that have learned how to live in these conditions. That gives me hope. It brings to mind that it is the determination of those that persevere and adapt that stand a chance in these conditions, and it is those who rigidly cling to their ways that wither and perish by their own foolish unwillingness to succumb to the required need for change essential for survival here. Today's lesson is to evolve when and where it is necessary.

I must remain patient and prepare for the proper time in which to sow my seed. Readying the soil for that time is crucial but plowing the ground now could prove to be a futile effort if not even a detrimental error which could result in the complete sabotage of any further potential growth being possible due to the exposed earth's inability to remain sufficiently moist-- at least enough to allow seed to sprout.

I will continue to wait.

Perhaps I will read a bit. Maybe after I awaken from a much needed slumber.

Yes, sleep it shall be.

May I make it through the night and arise with a clear memory of the lucid dreams I wish to have.

Z...

Holy Scat!

Welcome to my humble little home on the web. Much like an early American settler, I feel like some eager pioneer, ready to bravely blaze a trail so that I may stake my claim. Unfortunately, it almost seems that there is no more gold in them thar hills, that the rush is over and all the good land is gone. But what do I see over there, unclaimed land?! Could it be? Sure it's dry with only a trace of wildlife. No one cares for this land? Many men have found sanctuary in the desert though. Many have sought refuge there. They've sought a retreat where they could find answers and other such nonsense some might think. Merely delusions brought on by heat exhaustion and isolation surely. Nay, though one might think this of some, not all have perished in this environment. The desert from which I write is not a place but an abstraction, if you will. It's a desert where I will cultivate ideas. These thoughts will hopefully take root and great fruit will blossom. Some will still look out over this desert and doubt anything will come from the soil but I have faith that the seeds I plant will sprout and flourish. You may have doubt but I see the potential in this land...

This land I have claimed...

And so, let it begin.

Simba says hello

Dylan said happy birthday

cayenne fudge

http://redmommycrafts.blogspot.com/2008/10/cayenne-pepper-fudge.html



1 tsp. cayenne pepper

1. Make base fudge recipe and add cayenne pepper after marshmallow fluff.

This base recipe is the key to making any flavored fudge.

"Base" Fudge

2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 cup real butter
2/3 c evaporated milk*
7 oz. marshmallow fluff
12 oz. chocolate chips**
1 tsp vanilla

1. Before you start, open all packages and line a 9x13 pan with wax paper.
2. Stir together sugar, milk, and butter in a medium sauce pan.
3. Cook over medium high heat (I use 7). When mixture begins to boil, boil for 5 minutes. Make sure to stir occasionally to prevent scorching and sticking.
4. After 5 minutes boiling time, turn heat off and add fluff. Stir, stir, and stir.
5. Add chocolate chips and stir until melted.
6. Pour into pan and let cool.

As a tip: I cut fudge as soon as it is completely set. I then will put it in the fridge to chill it. After it is cold, I lift it out of the pan by the wax paper and run the knife over the slices again. They should now peel right off the paper without sticking of falling apart.


Another tip: If your fudge gets hard from being exposed to the air, put it in a metal tin with a lid. It will soften back up and still taste great!

* A 12oz. can of evaporated milk will make 2 batches of fudge.
** Might be substituted in making different flavored fudge.

Gobbles!!!

Hope you had a happy thanksgiving. that's all.

Growl

I don't growl much anymore. I get tired, I take a nap. I had a good nap this afternoon. I happened to have a good appointment this morning. Still confused as can be and not sure who to trust exactly. Cest' la vie, I suppose. I don't know French. [growl]

From time to time...

Occasionally it is better to go it alone to build self esteem, to know you can stand on your own two feet or catch your breath. Most of the time it is better to stay closely connected to the people around you, those you love and need and those who love and need you. There is a time and place for both. Communication is key. Keep talking.

Bones

Emily is really kind of hot. I love women. There's only one woman for me though. I don't need a top ten list a la "Friends". I'd treat it like a bucket list.

Somebody Keeps Me Very Interested

She likes to keep secrets and keep me at arms length. I try not to bother her. I know she stays busy. I am having trouble doing all the things I want to do everyday. It is quite frustrating but life happens sometimes and I want to break free of some of it. Family is important but my priorities have to fit in somewhere. I will have the days I need I'm sure. I hope I'm up to the challenges that I'm facing. I have confidence in them and know I can succeed. Today we talked. PG-14...

What's your dog's name?

I am taking my sister's dog for a walk after I write this. She is called Roxie. She's a bichon-poo. She sure takes her sweet time to take a crap. We're gonna sit at the park for a little while on this nice Saturday afternoon. ;)

l8r,
cj