Musings on Dance, Food, Geek Stuff
Here’s a labyrinth simulator that I “vibe coded” using the Gemini AI chatbot. It’s pretty basic. I wanted to create an interactive demo of a spiritual framework to guide a labyrinth exploration (Release – Receive – Return). I think it kind of works, at least as a proof of concept. Check it out at https://rikomatic.com/labyrinthwalk….
Since the latest episode of “Ted Lasso” I’ve been thinking about embarrassment. It brought to mind an early memory of being embarrassed, tied to my identity as a Filipino American. It was at a school potluck at my elementary school in Northern California. I was one of the few Asians in the school, and the…
Ethan Mollick is one of my favorite writers on the impact of AI on society. In a recent post, he describes what AI agents are capable of, if given free rein. It’s… a lot. He cautions that there are good reasons to limit the freedom we give to AI to make decisions for us. It’s…
A somewhat belated happy birthday to one of the most impactful humans in my life William R. Pace. Bill Pace is one of those people who has had a profound impact on every person they meet, whether it be an intern, a UN diplomat, or the UN Secretary General. I’m so fortunate to have worked…
DigitalSF.org is an online archive from the San Francisco Public Library that includes a treasure trove of photos back to the earliest days of photography. I did quick search for skating pictures and uncovered these gems, many of which are in the public domain.
On August 15, I had the pleasure of attending the annual skate formal at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. As a museum nerd, getting to roller skate inside of an entire museum has long been on my bucket list! Particularly with dope music provided by DJ Tsu Ali! What made it extra…
Last March, I wrote about hoping to walk the iconic Land’s End labyrinth and being shocked to discover it had been destroyed. Well my partner and I just did a walk in Land’s End, and this is what we found. It’s back, baby! No idea who rebuilt it. But whoever you are, thank you thank…
I was surprised to find in the mail this week a huge package for me. It turned out to be a gigantic ceramic finger labyrinth. This big boy is heavy. My benefactor was a member of the Labyrinth Society who has been participating in the social media committee I lead. How incredibly sweet is that!…
For a friend’s birthday, I took on the challenge of making a gluten free, dairy free cake. I was a bit worried about how it would come out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The basis was this recipe from King Arthur flour. I actually subbed in the Trader Joe’s gluten free flour and used coconut…
Bones creakLungs wheezeJoints acheI pay them no mindIt’s just the hardware talking My spirit still soarsAt the pulse of a house grooveFresh brioche in the ovenThe expectant silence of Quaker worshipMy beloved’s hand in mine. August 2026