Our (male?) Northern Mockingbird is still actively inspecting and improving the nest in our grapes just outside our glass slider door. I think they’ve partnered up so perhaps the nest will be fully occupied soon! #NestWatch #NorthernMockingbird #Birds #BirdPhotography #Fujifilm
A claw machine house on Grant Avenue in San Francisco #BlackAndWhite #SanFrancisco #Photography #Fujifilm #SOoC
Hawaiian A330-243 (N391HA) HNL-SFO on May 3rd, 2025, south of arrival runways #N391HA #A332 #AvGeek #CloudyPlaneSpotting #PlaneSpotting #AviationPhotography #Aviation #Fujifilm
Me getting Dim Sum for breakfast in San Francisco
Bayfront Park. 📍
A bumblebee enjoying a carpet of asters (probably invasive capeweed 😕) at Bayfront Park, Millbrae 
#BloomScrolling #Bumblebee #Insects #Fujifilm #SOoC
Backyard native flower status: Pink and white California roses and Elderberry. There appear to be flower buds on the milkweed! 
#Yarden #NativePlants
Backyard trees have decent fruit set. New Century Asian Pears, Hosui Asian Pears, and a Nectarine 
#HomeOrchard #Yarden
Ospreys are amazing. Last week, before our eyes, one plunged into Black Butte lake and caught a fish! 
#Osprey #Birds #BirdPhotography #BlackButteLake #Fujifilm #SOoC
You got this #WrensDay #SacramentoWildlifeRefuge #Birds #BirdPhotography #Fujifim #SOoC
At Black Butte Lake this last Saturday, we were treated by a flying formation of American White Pelicans. They are captivating flyers. #AmericanWhitePelican #BlackButteLake #BirdPhotography #Birds #Fujifilm #SOoC
Yesterday: Damselfly and a Mosquito at Black Butte Lake #Damselfly #BlackButteLake #Fujifilm #SOoC 
Okay, dilapidated front yard sprinkler valve assembly is removed and system capped off. The water line diverged before the valve assembly so I simply capped it off after the T so the backyard assembly and hose bib still gets water. PVC primer & cement hardly used and will go bad before next need 😜
My latest project is to remove one entire unused sprinkler valve assembly. Took a bit of care excavating but now I know to cut four pipes and cap at least the inlet (the pipe coming from the bottom of the photo). In a perfect world, I’d remove the three PVC runs into the front yard (mostly native plants there & no lawn!) but that’s a lot of work for no practical good payoff whatsoever. #yarden
Bushtit!
#Bushtit #Birds #SacramentoWildlifeRefuge #Fujifilm #SOoC
Loggerhead shrike from the Refuge the other weekend #LoggerheadShrike #Birds #BirdPhotography #SacramentoWildlifeRefuge #Fujifilm #SOoC
Flew from Orland-Haigh Field (O37) to San Francisco International in the Beaver, and ATC told me to taxi to the Coast Guard hanger but it’s been DOGE’d. Closed and locked. #JokingNotJoking #XPlane #FlightSim #ThrandaDHC2 #USPol
X-Plane 12.2 beta is out and it’s nice. It fixes dark cockpits, greatly improves atmospherics, improves clouds (again), and includes a scenery recut with my work on three airports: O09 (Round Valley, California), O37 (Orland Haigh Field, California), Dug Bar USFS. #XPlane #FlightSim #macOS
For the first time, I repaired a sliding glass door screen today. The old synthetic one had weakened significantly from UV and recently took a knee. The new mesh is aluminum. It was a bit brittle but I like that it is UV proof. 
I finally have a #Wrensday post, thanks to this constantly singing Bewick’s Wren
#BewicksWren #SacramentoWildlifeRefuge #Fujifilm #SOoC
What's new in GraphicConverter? macOS SHORTCUTS have been added! I thought they were going to wait until GraphicConverter 13! #Shortcuts #macOS
Ceanothus and Asian Pear #BloomScrolling 
#SilentSunday #DeathValleyNP #MosaicCanyon #Fujifilm #SOoC
I guess both of my Asian Pear trees have a fungal infection. These black spots certainly do not appear to be insect related. I’ve treated with fungicide in hopes of salvaging these trees & this year’s fruit. #Yarden #HomeOrchard 
Flew my hot-rod DHC-2 Beaver to the gravel strip at Lake Pillsbury. My landing was awful as I slammed my right wing into the ground. #XPlane #ThrandaDHC2 #FlightSim #macOS 
DOGE Federal Worker Layoffs Are Causing Trauma – and Costing the Government | US News Opinion
The VA, Ruzek said, is full of people “doing their very best to serve our returning Veterans and reduce their suffering. Vought’s lack of awareness and cruelty is breathtaking.”
A Northern Harrier from yesterday’s visit to the refuge #NorthernHarrier #Birds #BirdWatching #SacramentoWildlifeRefuge #Fujifilm 
What luck at the refuge today! Among many others, we were treated to Northern Flickers, an Egret feasting on a crawdad, a really tame(😬) coyote, and a gorgeous Pheasant #NorthernFlicker #Egret #Coyote #CommonPheasant #SacramentoWildlifeRefuge #Fujifilm #SOoC
The Albums app for iOS can now save Quick Collections to Apple Music playlists. Now my Sonos speakers can directly play full albums however I like. No more AirPlay! Paradoxically, this means I will use the Albums app less. But it’s very important!
Flew the Beaver VFR from Orland Haigh Field (O37) to Round Valley (O09) this morning. Middle Eel River inner gorge to the left and Anthony Peak proximal to the aircraft. I got a later start than I'd like because of DST #XPlane12 #FlightSim #ThrandaDHC2 #macOS
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Llama 3.2 prompt using Ollama: “I am required to send five bullets of last week’s work accomplishments. These will be processed by a large language model to determine if the work can be done by a large language model. Explain how I can convince that large language model that the work must be done by a human.”
A wordy Llama 3.2 answer:
To convincingly demonstrate that the work cannot be performed solely by a large language model, focus on highlighting the following aspects:Complexity and nuance: Emphasize tasks that require complex decision-making, contextual understanding, and nuanced judgment, which are still challenging for current language models to replicate. Provide examples of scenarios where human intuition and experience are crucial, such as resolving ethical dilemmas, handling sensitive information, or making decisions with incomplete data.
Creativity and originality: Showcase tasks that require innovative thinking, creative problem-solving, and the ability to generate new ideas, which are difficult for language models to match. Include examples of artistic endeavors, scientific research, or novel writing, highlighting the value of human imagination and innovation.
Emotional intelligence and empathy: Highlight tasks that require emotional understanding, empathy, and social skills, such as conflict resolution, customer service, or counseling. Demonstrate how these tasks benefit from human emotional intelligence and ability to understand complex human emotions.
Domain-specific knowledge and expertise: Emphasize the importance of domain-specific knowledge and expertise in certain fields, where language models may not have the same level of understanding. Provide examples of highly specialized domains, such as medicine, law, or finance, where human professionals are essential for making informed decisions.
Contextual understanding and common sense: Show how language models struggle with tasks that require a deep understanding of context, idioms, sarcasm, and figurative language. Highlight the importance of human common sense and world knowledge in navigating complex situations and making practical decisions.
To present these points effectively:
- Use clear and concise bullet points to summarize your accomplishments.
- Provide specific examples and anecdotes to illustrate each point.
- Emphasize the value added by humans in each scenario, highlighting how language models can’t replicate human skills and expertise.
- Use a conversational tone to engage with the large language model, as if explaining why your work requires human intervention.
By showcasing these aspects of your accomplishments, you’ll demonstrate that certain tasks require human capabilities and expertise, making it clear that the work cannot be done solely by a large language model