Claude Fable 5: The Most Capable Model You Can Actually Use, With a Catch

Jun 10, 2026 | AI, featured

Anthropic released a new model on June 9: Claude Fable 5. It is the most capable model they have made public, and it leads their earlier models on most of the hard tasks. If you are on Opus 4.8, you will notice the difference. The bigger reason to pay attention is how...

Ham Radio vs. GMRS: Which Should You Choose?

Aug 12, 2025 | featured, HAM

Ham radio and GMRS both let you talk without cell service. But they serve different purposes. One gives you more freedom and range.The other gives you simplicity and convenience. Let’s compare them—side by side. License Requirements Ham RadioRequires a written exam.No...

AI Bubble Warning: How Tech’s Financing Mirrors 2008 | Pattern Recognition Guide

Nov 26, 2025 | featured, Technology

Tech giants are using the same playbook that nearly crashed the economy in 2008. The difference this time? They’re not hiding it. Here’s what you need to know before it matters. THE STORY Financial analysts are sounding serious alarm bells about how tech...

The Perfect Vinyl Turntable Setup: Home, Office, and Beyond

Nov 20, 2025 | featured

vinyl The Perfect Vinyl Turntable Setup Home, Office, and Beyond There’s something undeniably magical about dropping a needle onto vinyl. In an era of streaming services and infinite digital catalogs, vinyl records have experienced a remarkable resurgence. What...

from the Confession of Belhar, PCUSA Book of Confessions

Jan 19, 2026 | featured

This passage from the Confession of Belhar was read aloud by the whole congregation last Sunday, and it really struck a chord with me. I wanted to share it along with the scripture that accompanies the bulletpoints. (From the PC(USA) Book of Confessions) We Believe:...

Dad’s Instant Pot Chili

Jan 26, 2019 | featured

Print Recipe A delicious and hearty chili that is made quickly, and really sticks to your ribs for a cold winter day. Course Main Dish Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Servings people Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (coarse for chili) 80/206 strips bacon...