Author: rlhorner52
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
You should read this because it is a masterclass in character study. If you enjoy books that feel “human” and technically precise in their emotional delivery, this is it. It captures the “hubris of youth and the wisdom of old age” without being sentimental. For a photographer, the book’s “epistolary” format (told entirely through letters…
#5 – How Many Jobs Could Change?
Living With AI Once people begin to understand how artificial intelligence might affect certain kinds of work, the next question usually becomes a matter of scale. How big could this change actually be? Estimates vary widely, and no one knows exactly how quickly industries will adapt. But several economic studies suggest that over the next…
Thoughts @ Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (1953)
After writing a review of this book with the help of research by AI Claude, I asked, “I asked AI Claude to provide a timeline of book burning/book banning episodes in the USA. I then made the statement; I feel we are in one now, what are your thoughts. “ After reading the response I had…
Our Back Yard
Birdfeeders It is mating time of the years and birds are coming into their breeding colors; so beautiful! It is always a new experience to take a drive to another locations, to explore something new or different; then sometimes it is nice to just sit in my little blind and enjoy our yard’s residence. Click…
Series #4 – How Fast Could This Happen?
Living With AI When people hear predictions about artificial intelligence changing work, one of the first reactions is skepticism. That’s understandable. Major technological shifts usually take a long time to unfold. The Industrial Revolution took many decades. The spread of electricity across the United States took nearly half a century. Even the personal computer took…
Osprey’s Catch – Biloxi Back Bay
Mullet for Breakfast These are a few photos I took in Biloxi at the Drain Pipe back in January 21, 2026, sitting forgotten on a memory chip. I ran across them yesterday and thought them worth sharing. I do love the Osprey, and they do love the Mullet!Story Click any image to view full size…
Sunrise from the Ocean Springs Harbor Pier
I’ve never met a sunrise I didn’t appreciate. A mug & thermos of coffee; a 15 minute drive to the harbor, and a fresh start, Click any image to view full size and browse the gallery. Wake up early. Take a shower. Grab a coffee. And open your heart to Nature’s ultimate sign of life.…
Series #3 – When One Person Can Do the Work of Five
Living With AI When people talk about artificial intelligence and jobs, the conversation often jumps to the idea of machines replacing people. But that may not be the most common way this change actually unfolds. A more likely pattern is something we’ve seen many times before with new technology. The work itself doesn’t disappear. Instead,…
Mississippi Coast Sharing Her Wonders
Sister Jo’s visit Saturday, we took the Bird Barge out of Ocean Springs Harbor, toured around the western tip of Deer Island to the Oyster Farms, on the way back we received an escort that you need to see. From Deer Island we headed up Davis Bayou Coastal Preserve into Simmons Bayou to the The…
Monday morning: Lake Mars & Ocean Springs Harbor
I can always depend on either of these locations to be pleasant to visit, and for images, whether sunrises, sunsets or the local residents. Click any image to view full size and browse the gallery. “The most important element in fostering a sense of place is to teach ourselves… to see with fresh eyes the…
